Summary:
Brewton City, Alabama is served by a single high school, T.R. Miller High School, which enrolls 373 students in grades 9 through 12 and operates within the Brewton City school district, a system ranked in the 86th percentile statewide.
As the only high school in the area, T.R. Miller is the sole focus for parents, and it has historically been a standout performer. The school ranked in the top 7% of Alabama high schools in recent years, boasting a 97.5% graduation rate—six points above the state average—and strong science proficiency (48.65% vs. 36.17% statewide). However, the most recent 2025–2026 data reveals a sharp decline: math proficiency plunged from 40% to 28.38%, and English fell from 59.46% to 43.24%, causing the school's state ranking to drop from 25th to 72nd. Science actually improved, suggesting the issue is subject-specific rather than school-wide. With 53.6% of students on free/reduced lunch, this high-poverty school still outperforms the state in most subjects, but the sudden academic regression is a red flag for parents to monitor.
Chronic absenteeism is another concern: at 12.3%, it slightly exceeds the state average (12.0%) and is notably higher than the district's 10.1%, representing roughly 46 students. The student-teacher ratio is a moderate 17.5:1, and per-student spending data is outdated ($11,478 from 2018–2019). Because T.R. Miller is the district's only high school, all district-level metrics mirror the school's performance, making its success or struggles entirely dependent on this one campus. Parents should watch for targeted interventions in math and English, as well as attendance initiatives, to see if the school can regain its top-25 status in the coming years.
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