Summary:
The 36201 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area serve a diverse student population, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools standing out as strong performers and others struggling to support student achievement.
Among the standout schools is Coldwater Elementary School, which is ranked 211 out of 684 elementary schools in Alabama and has a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, with over 60% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient in Math and English, and 72.73% of 4th graders proficient or better in Science. In contrast, Randolph Park Elementary School has significantly lower proficiency rates, with only 25.71% of 3rd graders proficient in Math. This performance gap highlights the challenges faced by high-poverty schools, as Randolph Park has a free/reduced lunch rate of 95.25%.
At the high school level, Wellborn High School stands out, ranking 167 out of 378 high schools in Calhoun County. It has higher test scores than the other high school in the area, Saks Middle School, with 27.59% of 11th graders proficient or better in English and 29.03% proficient in Science. The presence of a charter school, Cobb Preparatory Academy, also provides an alternative option for families in the Anniston City district.
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