Summary:
The city of Jemison, Alabama is home to 4 public schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in Jemison face significant academic challenges, with most students performing well below state and county averages in both math and English language arts proficiency.
Jemison Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking in the top 30% of Alabama elementary schools and exceeding the state average in 3rd grade English language arts. However, the school's math proficiency rates are still well below average. In contrast, Jemison High School is ranked in the bottom 25% of Alabama high schools, with proficiency rates across all subjects significantly lagging the state and Chilton County averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students (79.59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The other schools in Jemison, Jemison Intermediate School and Jemison Middle School, also demonstrate mixed academic performance, with math proficiency rates consistently below state and county levels. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all Jemison schools, ranging from 77.16% to 87.78%, suggest that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the district's overall academic challenges.
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