Summary:
Dutton, Alabama is home to a single elementary school, Dutton Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK through 8 and has a total enrollment of 201 students in this small, rural community.
For parents in Dutton, the standout finding is that Dutton Elementary School is a high-performing school that consistently beats both its home district, Jackson County, and the state of Alabama in nearly every subject and grade level. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 86th percentile statewide, placing it among the top 15% of elementary schools in Alabama. This is especially impressive given that 64.18% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a significant economic need. The school's greatest strength is its upper-grade performance, particularly in 8th grade, where math proficiency is 66.7%—a remarkable 40.3 percentage points above the state average—and English proficiency is 91.7%, which is 33.2 points higher than the state. Science scores are also a hidden gem, with 4th grade proficiency at 78.3% and 8th grade at 75%, both far exceeding state averages.
Year-over-year data shows dramatic improvement in 8th grade, with math jumping from 50% to 66.7%, science soaring from 22.7% to 75%, and English rising from 59.1% to 91.7%. However, 7th grade math declined from 46.2% to 30.8%, which is worth monitoring. The school maintains a favorable 16:1 student-teacher ratio, and while chronic absenteeism is 12.6%—slightly above the state's 12.0%—it does not appear to hinder achievement. Compared to its district, Dutton Elementary School is a clear standout, nearly doubling the district's 8th grade math proficiency rate. Overall, this small school delivers big results, offering a well-rounded, high-quality education that outperforms expectations despite economic challenges.
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