Total enrollment
1,147
-253 (-18%) vs SY 2020-21
Wilcox County
Alabama · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 6 sit inside Wilcox County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,147 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Wilcox County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wilcox County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 18.2% | #64 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,147 | #63 of 65 | #2,666 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #59 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #20 of 65 | #2,188 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 84.9% | #4 of 65 | #419 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.1% | #64 of 64 | #2,603 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,172
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,147
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$40,640
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
84.9%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
3
659 students
Middle
1
148 students
High
1
340 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wilcox County Public Schools
1,147 students · 1 district in Wilcox County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilcox County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Wilcox County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- F S Ervin Elementary School· 40.7%
- J E Hobbs Elementary School· 39.3%
- Camden School Of Arts Technology· 36.0%
- ABC Elementary· 25.0%
- Wilcox Central High School· 6.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J E Hobbs Elementary School | Camden | Elementary | PK-06 | 359 | · |
| Wilcox Central High School | Camden | High | 09-12 | 340 | · |
| F S Ervin Elementary School | Pine Hill | Elementary | PK-06 | 197 | · |
| Camden School Of Arts Technology | Camden | Middle | 07-08 | 148 | · |
| ABC Elementary | Alberta | Elementary | PK-06 | 103 | · |
| Wilcox County Alternative School | Camden | Combined | KG-12 | · | · |
Cities in Wilcox County
About Wilcox County
In Alabama, Wilcox County is a compact county of about 10,172 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 1,147 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,640, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 24%. That income level is 27% meaningfully below the Alabama median.
For a sense of the school types, Wilcox County covers 3 elementary schools (659 students), 1 middle school (148), 1 high school (340), and 1 combined or other schools.
Wilcox County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,147 students across Wilcox County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 18%: 1,400 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,147 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Wilcox County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data