Summary:
The city of Carbon Hill, Alabama is home to two schools - Carbon Hill Elementary/Junior High School and Carbon Hill High School, both of which serve students in the Walker County district. While Carbon Hill Elementary/Junior High School performs above the county and state averages in English/Language Arts proficiency, Carbon Hill High School lags behind in core academic areas like Mathematics and English/Language Arts.
Carbon Hill Elementary/Junior High School stands out for its strong performance, with students exceeding county and state averages in English/Language Arts proficiency across multiple grade levels. The school also boasts a high percentage of 3rd graders proficient in Mathematics, outpacing the county and state. With a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the elementary/junior high school is among the top-performing schools in Alabama.
In contrast, Carbon Hill High School faces academic challenges, with only 4.82% of 11th graders proficient in Mathematics, significantly lower than the county and state averages. Despite a high 90% four-year graduation rate, the school is ranked in the bottom quarter of high schools in Alabama, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the performance disparities observed.
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