Wicksburg High School
Newton, AL 36352
Phone: (334) 692-5549
Fax: (334) 692-3184
District: Houston County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-12 • 972 students
Newton's Wicksburg High School serves grades K-12 in the Houston County School District. It is among the few public schools in Alabama to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Wicksburg High School is a public school in the Houston County School District located in Newton, AL. The principal of Wicksburg High School is Cheryl Smith. As of 2012, the students are 91.5% White, non-Hispanic; 4.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.9% Hispanic; 0.5% Multiracial; 0.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan. 39.7% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 91.5% | 80% | 58% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 4.9% | 16% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3% | 5% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% | — | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | — | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 39.7% | 59% | 56% |
| English learners | — | 1% | 2% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curington Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 14.5 mi | |
| 2 | Country Club Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Enterprise | AL | 14.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Rucker | 8.7 mi. |
