Randolph County School District

182 Circle Drive
Wedowee, AL 36278
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,089 students in Randolph County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Randolph County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,089 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Randolph County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#95 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
30%
42%
47%
26%
38%
82%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
12%
31%
% White
72%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,848 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,664
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,848
$12,097

Best Randolph County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24654 Hwy 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-6108
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wedowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Woodland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Wedowee Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
896 Woodland Ave W
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Wadley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Randolph County School District?
Randolph County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,089 students.
What is the rank of Randolph County School District?
Randolph County School District is ranked #90 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County School District?
72% of Randolph County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Randolph County School District?
Randolph County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Randolph County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,848 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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