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Wicksburg Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

46^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Wicksburg Elementary School in Newton, AL, is a top-performing public school serving 636 students in grades PK through 6 within the highly regarded Houston County district.

This school has earned a 5-star rating for four consecutive years, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide—46th out of 686 elementary schools. What makes this especially impressive is that about 40% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school achieves results that rival much more affluent schools. In fact, students from low-income backgrounds rank in the 96th percentile statewide, showing the school is exceptionally effective at helping every child succeed. Test scores are strong across the board: 3rd grade math proficiency is 94.37% compared to the state average of 44.89%, and English scores remain consistently high across all grade levels. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.4%, compared to 12% statewide—a sign of strong family engagement and a positive school culture. The student-teacher ratio has improved to 16.7, showing increased investment in staffing.

When compared to nearby schools, the difference is striking. Girard Elementary School, just 12 miles away, ranks in the 1st percentile with 3rd grade math proficiency below 10%. Even the strongest nearby competitor, Rucker Boulevard Elementary School, trails Wicksburg by nearly 22 percentage points in 3rd grade math. While math scores do dip somewhat by 5th grade (57.78% proficiency), they still exceed state averages by nearly 19 points. One area to watch: the school excels at early elementary math foundations, but maintaining that momentum in later grades may be a focus for improvement. Overall, Wicksburg's combination of top-tier academics, near-perfect attendance, and equitable outcomes for all students makes it a standout choice for families in the Newton area.

636

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352-8411

(334) 692-5549

District: Houston County

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

7.1%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2023 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (78% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Alabama elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg68%

Alabama avg51%

46^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 1 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 140Houston County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	90.9	46 of 686	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	89.0	56 of 680	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	58 of 684	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	51 of 680	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	60 of 651	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	84.6	76 of 649	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	59 of 650	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	60 of 645	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	48 of 656	92.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	91.1	27 of 667	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	87.5	41 of 660	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	41 of 670	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	52 of 623	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	13 of 651	98.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	90.5	44 of 659	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.7	54 of 651	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	52 of 655	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	33 of 649	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	47 of 669	93.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	10 of 193	94.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	58.1	128 of 403	68.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	83.2	69 of 501	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	81.7	72 of 532	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	75 of 535	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	83.9	68 of 528	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.4	62 of 540	88.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)91st percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)86th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)68th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English86%+23 vs state

Science73%+23 vs state

Mathematics71%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wicksburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1172 S State Highway 123	Newton	36352	Dale County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 692-5549	636	38	16.7	38.5%	541 (85.1%)	23 (3.6%)	45 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.5%)	90.9	46^th of 686 public elementary schools	93.3%		89	56^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.8%	10	94.4	65.1	57.8	66.0	72.9	88.7	86.1	83.3	84.5
Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	523 South College St	Newton	36352	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 445-5564	293	16	18.3	57.7%	202 (68.9%)	54 (18.4%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.5%)	73.3	167^th of 686 public elementary schools	75.7%		78.9	127^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.3%	40	62.9	65.5	79.6	29.4	62.1	70.6	69.0	90.9	50.0	$10,232	$1,898	$8,333
A M Windham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	626 N Daleville Ave	Daleville	36322	Dale County	Daleville City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 598-4466	507	25	20.2	75.5%	181 (35.7%)	146 (28.8%)	137 (27.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	24.5	522^nd of 686 public elementary schools	23.9%		38	441^st of 680 public elementary schools	35.1%	81	19.1	20.2			32.7	48.9	56.2			$8,742	$1,494	$7,234
Slocomb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 S Hemby Street	Slocomb	36375	Geneva County	Geneva County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 886-2132	609	33	18.4	54.8%	463 (76.0%)	47 (7.7%)	69 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	76.5	148^th of 686 public elementary schools	78.4%		78.7	129^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.0%	19	46.1	51.2	65.9		64.0	78.4	76.7	78.8		$8,804	$1,592	$7,134
Highlands Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 S Brannon Stand Rd	Dothan	36305	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	No	(334) 794-1459	501	33	15.1	38.7%	299 (59.7%)	109 (21.8%)	55 (11.0%)	37 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.8	192^nd of 686 public elementary schools	72.0%		61.2	266^th of 680 public elementary schools	60.9%	74	54.0	54.4	37.7		67.7	77.0	69.1	73.1		$8,606	$701	$7,667
Geneva County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	819 S 6th Ave	Hartford	36344	Geneva County	Geneva County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 588-2923	474	28	16.9	57.6%	346 (73.0%)	63 (13.3%)	23 (4.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.6%)	85.6	87^th of 686 public elementary schools	87.3%		81.9	99^th of 680 public elementary schools	85.4%	12	56.3	67.6	60.0		76.1	81.0	80.3	85.5		$8,371	$1,070	$7,254
Midland City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	48 Second Street	Midland City	36350	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 983-4591	478	24	19.9	69.7%	260 (54.4%)	155 (32.4%)	27 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	56.8	297^th of 686 public elementary schools	56.7%		61.5	263^rd of 680 public elementary schools	61.3%	34	41.4	51.8			52.4	62.6	61.5			$9,207	$1,340	$7,865
Kelly Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	1124 Kelly Springs Rd	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 983-6565	516	30	17.2	72.5%	108 (20.9%)	281 (54.5%)	81 (15.7%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	23.2	532^nd of 686 public elementary schools	22.4%		19.8	545^th of 680 public elementary schools	19.9%	13	16.4	12.0	30.7		40.0	41.7	50.7	52.0		$10,321	$2,045	$8,049
Heard Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Daniel Cir	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1471	389	21	18.5	65.8%	115 (29.6%)	209 (53.7%)	37 (9.5%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	32.4	476^th of 686 public elementary schools	30.6%		29.8	474^th of 680 public elementary schools	30.3%	2	30.6	19.6	16.0		33.3	67.4	56.9	60.0		$8,142	$635	$7,269
Girard Elementary School	Public	K-5	522 Girard Ave	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1467	380	23	16.5	89.5%	49 (12.9%)	289 (76.1%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	5.1	678^th of 686 public elementary schools	1.2%		5	673^rd of 680 public elementary schools	1.0%	5	8.6	2.3	10.0		14.0	35.1	9.3	37.5		$11,590	$2,606	$8,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Wicksburg Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Wicksburg Elementary School?

Students at Wicksburg Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wicksburg Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 636 students attended Wicksburg Elementary School.

What district is Wicksburg Elementary School in?

Houston County

Is Wicksburg Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Wicksburg Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Alabama elementary schools.

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