Elementary Schools in Jackson County

The elementary schools in Jackson County, Alabama serve a diverse student population across 8 schools, with student enrollments ranging from 127 to 354 and grade levels spanning from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. While the schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge, including Dutton Elementary School, which ranks among the top 117 elementary schools in Alabama, and Rosalie Elementary School, which excels in English language arts and science.

Academically, the schools show significant variation, with some, like Dutton Elementary and Bryant School, outperforming the Jackson County and Alabama averages, while others, such as Hollywood Elementary School and Flat Rock School, struggle to meet those benchmarks. The racial composition of the schools also varies, with some having predominantly White student populations and others, like Stevenson Elementary School, Bridgeport Elementary School, and Hollywood Elementary, having more diverse student bodies.

Interestingly, the schools' spending per student does not appear to be a reliable predictor of academic performance, as higher spending does not necessarily translate to better outcomes. However, the data suggests an inverse relationship between free and reduced lunch rates, which can be used as a proxy for socioeconomic status, and academic achievement, with schools like Hollywood Elementary and Flat Rock School, which have the highest free and reduced lunch rates, also exhibiting the lowest academic performance.