Elementary Schools in DeKalb County

The elementary schools located in DeKalb County, Alabama, serve students from diverse backgrounds, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation. This analysis examines three schools in the area: Crossville Elementary School, Henagar Junior High School, and Ruhuma Junior High School.

Among the standout schools, Henagar Junior High School emerges as the top performer, with consistently high test scores in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, outpacing the county and state averages. In contrast, Crossville Elementary School consistently underperforms, despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. Ruhuma Junior High School has a mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding the county and state, while others fall behind.

The analysis also reveals disparities in student demographics, with Crossville Elementary School having a majority Hispanic student population, while Henagar Junior High School and Ruhuma Junior High School have majority White student populations. These differences in racial diversity and socioeconomic status may contribute to the observed performance gaps, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in DeKalb County.