- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camden, AL
Wilcox Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010351001780
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilcox Central High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Wilcox Central High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 010351001780 · Camden, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: J E Hobbs Elementary School (359 students)
Wilcox Central High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wilcox Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J E Hobbs Elem
J E Hobbs Elementary School
359 students
- This school
Wilcox Central High School
340 students
- F S Ervin Elem
F S Ervin Elementary School
197 students
- Camden School
Camden School of Arts Technology
148 students
- Abc Elementary 103
Abc Elementary
103 students
What this shows Wilcox Central High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilcox Central High School compares
Wilcox Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 2% in Alabama - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.4%
White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Wilcox Central High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilcox County reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilcox Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Hobbs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F S Ervin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden School of Arts Technology | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abc Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilcox Central High School
How many students attend Wilcox Central High School?
Wilcox Central High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Central High School is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilcox Central High School?
100.0% of students at Wilcox Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox Central High School is African American at 97.4% of enrollment, in Camden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox Central High School?
Wilcox Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilcox Central High School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilcox County?
Besides Wilcox Central High School, Wilcox County also operates J E Hobbs Elementary School (359 students), F S Ervin Elementary School (197 students), and Camden School of Arts Technology (148 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.