Summary:
The city of Boaz, Alabama is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across the Boaz City and Etowah County districts.
Among the standout schools in the area is Whitesboro Elementary School, which consistently performs above the state and district averages on standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. It has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Alabama. Another high-performing school is Boaz Middle School, which also has a 4-star rating and ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in the state.
While Boaz City schools generally perform better than the state average, there are some areas of concern. For example, Boaz High School has a lower-than-average proficiency rate in English language arts. Additionally, all schools in the area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which may impact student learning and achievement. The schools also have relatively high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64% to 80%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
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