C
Below Average
53/100

W S Neal High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 801 Andrew Jackson Street, East Brewton, AL 36426
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 22% · Math 12% proficient · 37th percentile in Alabama
Graduation
C
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%37/100reading 33rd percentile, math 41st percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%37/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−19 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−8 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−7 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%25%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts50th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -6 pts, math +3 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income15%5%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 801 Andrew Jackson Street
City East Brewton
ZIP Code 36426
District 0101350
NCES School ID 010135000492
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36426

Understanding the community around W S Neal High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,314
Per Capita Income $24,437
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
High School or Higher 84.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $122,800
Median Rent $670
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
View full data for ZIP 36426 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W S Neal High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.7%
Black 33.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does W S Neal High School serve?
W S Neal High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does W S Neal High School receive per student?
W S Neal High School receives $13,846 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W S Neal High School in 36426 ▼
Avg Home Value
$137,743
Avg Monthly Rent
$702
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
29.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026