Summary:
The city of Hartford, Alabama is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Geneva County Elementary School, Geneva County High School, and Geneva County Middle School. These schools are part of the Geneva County school district, which ranks 37th out of 135 districts in the state and earns a 4-star rating.
Based on the data, Geneva County Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 55-91 middle schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally higher than the county and state averages, particularly in English language arts. In contrast, Geneva County High School has struggled more, ranking between 129-193 out of Alabama high schools and only earning a 2-3 star rating, with test scores lagging behind the county and state, especially in mathematics and science. Geneva County Elementary School falls somewhere in the middle, ranking 99-174 out of Alabama elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating, with mixed test score performance.
Across all three schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8%, which is concerning and likely impacting student performance. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 66-71%, indicate a relatively high-need student population that may require additional academic and social support. Spending per student varies significantly, with the high school spending nearly $5,000 more per student than the elementary and middle schools, though student-teacher ratios are within a reasonable range at all three schools.
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