W S Neal High School in Brewton, AL, ranked #1063 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #818 in 2019 and #536 in 2018, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency at W S Neal High ranged from 15% to 19% in recent years, lower than the Alabama state average of about 30%, with reading and science proficiency also between 10% and 14%, both below state averages.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 409 students in 2019 to around 376 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 42%; 61% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 376 students in 2023 and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, higher than district ratios which have recently been closer to 16:1.
Graduation rates ranged between 85% and 89%, slightly below or approximately equal to the Alabama state average near 88% in recent years.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W S Neal High School's student population of 376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Whatever it Takes!
School Rankings
W S Neal 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 W S Neal High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
33%
32%
White
58%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W S Neal High School's ranking?
W S Neal High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W S Neal High School often compared to?
W S Neal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tr Miller High School, Flomaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of W S Neal High School?
The graduation rate of W S Neal High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend W S Neal High School?
376 students attend W S Neal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of W S Neal High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W S Neal High School offer ?
W S Neal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W S Neal High School part of?
W S Neal High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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