Summary:
The 36518 zip code area is home to two schools - Washington County High School and Chatom Elementary School. While both schools serve the same geographic region, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and student demographics.
Chatom Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance in English language arts assessments, with over 75% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better on the Summative Assessment/English exams. In contrast, Washington County High School struggles with math proficiency, with scores well below the Washington County and Alabama state averages across multiple grade levels.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and resource allocation between the two schools. Washington County High School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 65.52% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 54.35% at Chatom Elementary School. Additionally, Chatom Elementary School spends $10,954 per student, while Washington County High School spends $9,113 per student, which may contribute to the observed performance differences.
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