Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36782


Summary:

The 36782 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Sweet Water High School, which serves grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 561 students. The school's student body is predominantly White (60.07%) and African American (36.9%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.

Sweet Water High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Marengo County and Alabama state averages in proficiency rates for Summative Assessments in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across various grade levels. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 and higher-than-average spending per student of $10,240 may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage (57.4%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Sweet Water High School's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas, such as 11th grade Mathematics and English Language Arts, where proficiency rates are lower and could be targeted for improvement. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing these areas, Sweet Water High School can provide a quality education for its students and serve as a model for other schools in the region.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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