Summary:
The city of Moulton, Alabama is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Moulton Elementary School, Lawrence County High School, and Moulton Middle School. These schools are part of the Lawrence County school district and serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
Among the three schools, Moulton Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Alabama elementary schools and outperforming the county and state averages on key test score metrics. In contrast, Lawrence County High School maintains a strong graduation rate but struggles with test scores, particularly in math and English, while Moulton Middle School has more mixed performance, with test scores generally below the county and state averages.
The variation in spending per student, with Moulton Middle School receiving the lowest funding, could be a contributing factor to the differences in academic performance across the schools. Overall, the data suggests that while Moulton Elementary School is a standout performer, the Lawrence County school district may need to focus on improving academic achievement at the high school and middle school levels.
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