Haleyville City

The Haleyville City school district in Alabama consists of three schools: Haleyville Elementary School, Haleyville High School, and Haleyville Middle School. The district serves students from diverse backgrounds, with varying socioeconomic challenges, yet manages to deliver strong academic results, particularly at the middle school level.

Haleyville Middle School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, especially in English and Science, significantly exceed the state averages. Haleyville Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of elementary schools in the state, with particularly strong English test scores across all grade levels. In contrast, Haleyville High School lags behind the other two schools, with its statewide ranking declining over the past three years and its test scores in Mathematics and English falling below the state averages.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the district, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the schools in Haleyville City are able to achieve strong academic results. This suggests that the district is effectively serving its diverse student population and that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and student engagement, play a crucial role in student outcomes.