Wetumpka High School ranked #493 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #140 in 2013, indicating fluctuating overall school performance in this Union County NJ high school region.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 37%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 983 students in 1999 to 1,225 in 2023; minority enrollment represented 42% of the student body, with 570 students eligible for free lunch, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 9–12, Wetumpka High School had an enrollment of 1,225 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, maintaining a large and moderately staffed school profile.
The graduation rate in 2023 was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, marking a decline from a high of 94% in 2019 among this Wetumpka public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wetumpka area, where students typically commute within 15-20 minutes (average 9 miles, with a maximum distance of 16.6 miles).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wetumpka High School's student population of 1,219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Motto
Show your WHS Indian pride.
School Rankings
Wetumpka High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetumpka High School is 0.57, 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
#493 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
32%
31%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elmore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wetumpka High School's ranking?
Wetumpka High School is ranked #493 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wetumpka High School often compared to?
Wetumpka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holtville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wetumpka High School?
The graduation rate of Wetumpka High School is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wetumpka High School?
1,219 students attend Wetumpka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wetumpka High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wetumpka High School?
Wetumpka High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka High School offer ?
Wetumpka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wetumpka High School part of?
Wetumpka High School is part of Elmore County School District.
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