Summary:
The 35014 zip code area in Alabama is home to two public schools: Winterboro High School, a public high school serving grades 6-12, and Sycamore School, a public elementary school serving grades PK-5. Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Winterboro High School consistently underperforms compared to Talladega County and Alabama state averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger reflects its position in the bottom half of Alabama high schools. In contrast, Sycamore School demonstrates more moderate academic performance, with a mix of strengths and weaknesses, and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle third of Alabama elementary schools.
While Winterboro High School spends more per student than Sycamore School, its academic outcomes are significantly worse, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes. Further investigation into the underlying factors driving these performance differences, as well as targeted interventions and support, could be valuable in enhancing the educational opportunities for students in this area.
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