Summary:
The Eufaula City school district in Alabama serves approximately 8,421 students across five schools—two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one virtual academy—in a predominantly low-income area where 68.7% to 78.1% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
For parents, the standout school is Eufaula Elementary School, which shows remarkable early-grade strength. Its 3rd grade math proficiency (39.74%) is nearly double the district average (20.9%), and its 3rd grade English proficiency (58.33%) approaches the state average (64.75%). This school also posted a 10-point jump in 3rd grade math year-over-year. Moorer Middle School is the consistent district leader, particularly in 6th grade math (24.06% vs. 12.83% district average) and 8th grade English (49.69% vs. 45.89%). Eufaula High School shows recent improvement in 11th grade science (from 15.7% to 27.22%) and maintains an 83% graduation rate, though its overall ranking has slipped. Eufaula Primary School serves the youngest students (PK-2) with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (68.7%). The Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools enrolls 72% of the district's students but consistently scores below district averages.
The most striking pattern is the "3rd grade peak"—students perform relatively well in 3rd grade but decline sharply by 4th grade and beyond. For example, Eufaula Elementary's 3rd grade math (39.74%) drops to 10.27% in 4th grade. Mathematics is a district-wide challenge, with 8th grade math proficiency at just 8.34% versus the state's 26.36%. English scores are comparatively stronger across all schools. Chronic absenteeism exceeds the state average (12%) at every physical school, with Eufaula High School highest at 17%. The district ranks 120th of 139 in Alabama, but the pockets of excellence in early grades and middle school math suggest that replicating these successful practices could drive meaningful improvement.
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