Summary:
The Talladega County school district in Alabama consists of 17 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population across the region. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement and resource allocation that highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
Among the standout schools in the district, Fayetteville High School stands out for its strong performance, with students outperforming the county and state averages on many assessments, including 79.07% of 3rd graders being proficient or better in English, compared to 64.94% in the county and 62.8% statewide. Lincoln High School has also consistently ranked in the top half of Alabama high schools, though its performance has declined slightly in recent years. Additionally, AH Watwood Elementary School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 287th in 2021-2022 to 190th in 2022-2023, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools in the district. For example, in 11th grade math, Fayetteville High School had a 17.65% proficiency rate, while Talladega County Central High had only 4.17% proficiency. This disparity is often correlated with socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. The wide range in per-student spending across the district also suggests the need for a more equitable distribution of resources to support all schools and students in the Talladega County school system.
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