Summary:
The city of Red Bay, Alabama is home to two schools - Red Bay Elementary and Red Bay High School. While Red Bay Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Alabama elementary schools and outperforms county and state averages on standardized tests, Red Bay High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, with proficiency rates below the Franklin County and state averages.
Red Bay Elementary stands out as a strong performer, with a 4-star rating and impressive math and English proficiency rates. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 suggests a focus on individualized attention. In contrast, Red Bay High School has maintained a 3-star rating and its performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 93rd to 115th over the past three years.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with around 90% of students identifying as white. Additionally, both schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates of around 50%, indicating that the community served by these schools faces economic challenges. This socioeconomic factor may be a contributing factor to the performance differences between the two schools, and further analysis could provide valuable insights for the district.
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