Summary:
The city of Cottondale, Alabama is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve the Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County school districts, which have a mix of academic performance across the district.
Cottondale Elementary School stands out for its relatively strong English proficiency rates, outperforming the Tuscaloosa County and state averages, despite having the lowest statewide ranking among the 4 schools. In contrast, Paul W. Bryant High School lags behind, with only 3-14% of 11th graders proficient in math, science, and English, as well as a higher dropout rate of 5.3% and chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%.
The schools in Cottondale serve high-need student populations, with all 4 schools having a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.41% to 86.67%. While the schools generally perform below the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests, DavisEmerson Middle School stands out for its ability to support its students, with English proficiency rates better than the county and state averages despite serving a high-need population.
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