Summary:
The schools in Clay County, Alabama consist of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the elementary schools, Ashland Elementary and Lineville Elementary, show stronger academic performance, the middle and high schools, Central Junior High and Central High School, face significant challenges, with low proficiency rates in core subjects.
The elementary schools, Ashland and Lineville, stand out as the highest-performing in the county, ranking 252 and 235 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools, respectively. These schools outperform the county and state averages in several key test score metrics, particularly in English and Math. In contrast, Central High School has very low proficiency rates, with only 10-15% of 11th graders proficient in Math, Science, and English.
Across all schools, the student populations face significant economic disadvantage, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 70.8% to 77.16%. This, combined with lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the academic underperformance observed, particularly at the secondary level. Addressing issues of equity, funding, and resource allocation could be crucial in improving student success in Clay County.
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