White Plains High School ranked #650 in Alabama in 2023, showing a notable decline from its 2011 ranking of #94, with overall test ranking in the bottom 50% statewide.
Graduation rate remained steady at 95% from 2013 to 2023, outperforming the Alabama state average (88% in 2023) and district average (89% in 2023).
Math proficiency was between 35% and 39% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading and science proficiencies at 25% to 29% were lower than state averages of 47% and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly declined from 414 students in 2021 to 386 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 20%, including 54 Hispanic and 15 Black non–Hispanic students out of 386 total.
Serving grades 9–12, White Plains High School had an enrollment of 386 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with 42% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic factors.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White Plains High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Plains High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Plains High School's ranking?
White Plains High School is ranked #650 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are White Plains High School often compared to?
White Plains High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley High School, Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Plains High School?
The graduation rate of White Plains High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend White Plains High School?
396 students attend White Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of White Plains High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Plains High School?
White Plains High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Plains High School offer ?
White Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Plains High School part of?
White Plains High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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