Summary:
The city of Rehobeth, Alabama, is served by two schools within the Houston County district, together forming a pipeline for grades 4 through 8 with a combined enrollment of 998 students.
Both Rehobeth Elementary School (grades 4-6) and Rehobeth Middle School (grades 7-8) significantly outperform state averages in nearly every subject, despite over half of their students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The elementary school is a standout in mathematics, with 4th grade proficiency at 66.2% versus the state's 42.1%, and it boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.6%—less than a third of the state average. The middle school shows remarkable upward momentum, with 7th grade math proficiency jumping from 31.6% to 56.3% in a single year, propelling its state ranking from 91st to 48th. English language arts is a consistent strength at both schools, with 5th grade at the elementary school reaching 81.0% proficiency and 7th grade at the middle school hitting 78.8%, both far exceeding state figures.
Comparing the two, the middle school spends more per student ($8,639 vs. $8,066) and maintains a better student-teacher ratio (17.7:1 vs. 22.6:1), which may be fueling its recent gains. The one area of concern is 8th grade math at the middle school, where proficiency (40.6%) dips below the district average (42.7%), though it still beats the state by 14.2 points. The elementary school saw a notable decline in 4th grade math (from 76.1% to 66.2%), but improved in 5th grade. Overall, these schools form a cohesive, high-performing system with strong attendance and academic results that far exceed state norms, making Rehobeth a bright spot within the Houston County district.
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