Summary:
The city of Clanton, Alabama is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in Clanton have a diverse student population, with a majority of White students and significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students. However, the schools face challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients and overall low rankings compared to other schools in the state.
Among the standout schools in Clanton is Clanton Elementary School, which outperforms the Chilton County and Alabama averages in 3rd-grade English and Math test scores. Clanton Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the other schools in the area. Another strong performer is Clanton Intermediate School, which outperforms the county and state averages in 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade English and Math test scores and has a low student-teacher ratio.
In contrast, Chilton County High School lags behind the county and state averages in 11th-grade English, Math, and Science test scores, suggesting room for improvement at the high school level. Additionally, the Chilton County School District as a whole is ranked 103 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 1 star out of 5, indicating a need for overall district-level improvement to support student success across all grade levels.
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