Schools in Slocomb, AL

The city of Slocomb, Alabama, is served by a small, cohesive public school system within the Geneva County district, comprising three schools that together educate 1,228 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Slocomb Elementary School (PK-5), Slocomb Middle School (6-8), and Slocomb High School (9-12) form a complete educational pipeline, with roughly 55% of students district-wide qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Slocomb Middle School is the clear academic standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for the 2024-2025 school year. Its 6th-grade math proficiency rate (63.75%) is nearly double the state average, and 8th-grade science proficiency (73.2%) far exceeds the state's 54.12%. Interestingly, this top-performing school also has the lowest per-student spending ($7,865), suggesting exceptional efficiency. Slocomb Elementary School provides a strong foundation with consistent 4-star ratings and 5th-grade math and English proficiency rates (65.88% and 78.82%) well above state averages. Slocomb High School shows remarkable momentum, jumping from the 62nd to the 84th percentile in a single year, with 11th-grade science proficiency (61.64%) outpacing the state by over 25 percentage points and a strong 95.3% graduation rate.

Despite these strengths, a notable "Slocomb Slump" emerges in math and English as students advance: math proficiency drops from 65.88% in 5th grade to 31.51% by 11th grade, with a similar decline in English. However, chronic absenteeism is extraordinarily low across all schools—just 1.9% at the high school and 2.3% at the middle school, compared to the 12.0% state average—indicating strong student engagement and positive school culture. With low student-teacher ratios (16.5:1 to 18.4:1) and a district rated 4 stars, Slocomb families benefit from a supportive, efficient system where science education and attendance are exceptional, even as secondary math and English proficiency present areas for continued focus.