Summary:
Florala, Alabama is served by a single public school, Florala High School, which educates students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Covington County district, with a modest enrollment of 233 students.
For parents, the most striking story at Florala High School is a dramatic split between middle and high school performance. The school recently earned a 4-star rating, jumping from a 2-star rating the previous year, and now ranks 87th out of 380 schools statewide. This improvement is driven by exceptional 11th-grade results, where students outperform both district and state averages in English (43.75% proficient) and Science (42.42% proficient), while matching the state average in math. However, the 7th and 8th-grade classes tell a different story, with math proficiency rates of just 16.67% and 20.59% respectively—roughly half the district average. English scores in these grades also trail the district, though science proficiency in 8th grade (58.82%) beats the state average. This suggests the school has a strong system for preparing upperclassmen, but struggles to engage younger students, particularly in mathematics.
Beyond test scores, the school shows several positive indicators. The graduation rate of 92.5% exceeds the state average, and chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 7.8% compared to the state's 12.0%. This is notable given that 56.22% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet 11th graders still beat state averages in two subjects. The student-teacher ratio is a moderate 16.5, and per-student spending is $11,855. The year-over-year gains are particularly impressive—11th-grade math proficiency more than doubled from 11.54% to 27.27%, and science proficiency nearly doubled from 23.08% to 42.42%. While math remains the weakest subject for upperclassmen, the overall trajectory is highly encouraging, suggesting targeted interventions or a strong cohort have put this small school on a clear upward path.
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