Serving 491 students in grades 7-12, Wellborn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellborn High School's student population of 491 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellborn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellborn High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellborn High School's ranking?
Wellborn High School is ranked #921 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wellborn High School often compared to?
Wellborn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ohatchee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellborn High School?
The graduation rate of Wellborn High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wellborn High School?
491 students attend Wellborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wellborn High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellborn High School?
Wellborn High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wellborn High School offer ?
Wellborn High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wellborn High School part of?
Wellborn High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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