Best Public Schools in Ozark, AL

Summary:

The city of Ozark, Alabama is home to 4 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in Ozark serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American and Hispanic students. While some schools, like Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, have strong performance in English Language Arts, others, like Carroll High School, have seen a decline in their statewide rankings and proficiency rates across multiple subjects.

The schools in Ozark also face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.68% at Carroll High School to 74.82% at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School. This suggests a need for additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Ozark City school district.

Despite these challenges, the analysis also reveals some bright spots, such as the strong English Language Arts performance at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School. Additionally, the schools in Ozark generally have student-teacher ratios within the typical range for public schools, which can positively impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. By addressing the areas of concern and building on the strengths of the district, the Ozark City school system can work to provide a high-quality education for all its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)							Summative Assessment Science (2024)			Summative Assessment English (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Opportunity Academy	Public	7-12	1044 Andrews Ave	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	No	(334) 774-5197	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bridge Academy	Public	9-12	3971 S Hwy 231	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Dale County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 774-2355	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	141 Eagle Way	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 774-4915	673	38	17.7	57.7%	269 (40.0%)	327 (48.6%)	43 (6.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.7%)	42.5	214^th of 378 public high schools	43.4%		50.8	152^nd of 371 public high schools	59.0%	62							16.1			24.2							21.8	$10,266	$1,245	$9,021
D A Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	994 Andrews Ave	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 774-4913	434	29	15.0	65.0%	148 (34.1%)	224 (51.6%)	27 (6.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	48.1	220^th of 442 public middle schools	50.2%		40.9	265^th of 437 public middle schools	39.4%	45				26.1	25.2	22.2			30.9					44.4	43.7	51.7		$9,193	$1,719	$7,474
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School	Public	3-5	349 Sherrill Ln	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 774-4912	395	24	16.3	74.7%	146 (37.0%)	202 (51.1%)	18 (4.6%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.8%)	51.7	329^th of 684 public elementary schools	51.9%		54.5	314^th of 680 public elementary schools	53.8%	15	21.3	43.5	40.2					43.1			47.1	60.0	72.7					$9,386	$1,904	$7,482
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	860 Faust Ave	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 774-4919	527	30	17.5	67.7%	163 (30.9%)	273 (51.8%)	43 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.8%)								(n/a)																		$9,925	$1,598	$8,328
Eagle Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	401 Martin Street	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	No	(334) 774-5197	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carroll High School Career Center	Public	9-12	227 Faust Ave	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	No	(334) 774-4949	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Ozark

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newton	8.39 mi	4	98^th
Daleville	9.52 mi	3	249^th
Skipperville	9.77 mi	2	20^th
Pinckard	10.57 mi	1	100^th
Ariton	11.82 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.