Summary:
The city of Oneonta, Alabama is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the Oneonta school district appears to be performing well, with several standout schools achieving strong academic results.
Oneonta Elementary School ranks highly in the state, coming in at 178 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has strong test scores, particularly in English language arts, where 3rd-5th grade students outperform the state average. Oneonta High School also ranks well, coming in at 78 out of 374 Alabama high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 90% and solid test scores, especially in science and math. Oneonta Middle School is another strong performer, ranking 51 out of 439 Alabama middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating. It has impressive test scores, particularly in English language arts, where 6th-8th grade students outpace the state average.
While the Oneonta school district as a whole appears to be performing well, the data also reveals areas for improvement. Appalachian School, the alternative school, has some concerning metrics, such as lower test scores and a higher dropout rate compared to the other Oneonta schools. Additionally, all four schools in Oneonta have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is higher than the state would likely prefer. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 43.46% at Oneonta High to 57.67% at Oneonta Middle, highlights the socioeconomic diversity within the Oneonta school system and the need to tailor support and resources accordingly.
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