Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35564

The 35564 zip code area is home to two schools - Hackleburg Elementary School and Hackleburg High School. Both schools serve a predominantly White student population and have consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the Marion County and state averages, particularly in mathematics.

Hackleburg Elementary School serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 281 students, with 93.24% of the student population being White. The school's performance on state assessments is below the county and state averages, and it has a high percentage of students (69.04%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. In contrast, Hackleburg High School serves grades 7-12 and has an enrollment of 222 students, with 89.64% of the student population being White. The high school's performance on state assessments is also below the county and state averages, particularly in mathematics.

Both schools have a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and rank in the bottom half of their respective school types in Alabama. The difference in per-student spending between the elementary school ($8,239) and the high school ($11,427) suggests that there may be disparities in resource allocation between the two schools, which could impact their ability to provide equitable educational opportunities. The data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the low academic performance of these schools and the implementation of targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the students and the community.