Summary:
The Covington County area of Alabama is home to two high schools: Straughn High School and Florala High School. Based on the available data, Straughn High School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher than Florala High School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and maintaining a 4-star rating for the past three school years.
Straughn High School outperforms the Covington County and Alabama state averages in several key test score metrics, including mathematics, science, and English proficiency for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Florala High School has only a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting opportunities for improvement in the school's academic programs and student outcomes.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics between the two schools. Straughn High School has a predominantly white student population (93.73%), while Florala High School has a more diverse student body, with 83.49% white and 12.84% African American students. This suggests a potential correlation between the racial makeup of the student population and academic performance, which warrants further investigation.
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