Summary:
The city of Trussville, Alabama is home to a high-performing school district, with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's standout schools include Hewitt-Trussville High School, ranked 5th out of 374 high schools in the state, and two top-ranked elementary schools, Paine Elementary and Cahaba Elementary.
The Trussville City school district significantly outperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with 57.66% of 11th graders at Hewitt-Trussville High School proficient in math compared to just 23.71% statewide. The district also boasts a 90% 4-year graduation rate at Hewitt-Trussville High. In contrast, the one Jefferson County school in the data set, Clay-Chalkville Middle, has much lower test scores and a 1-star rating, highlighting the disparities that can exist between school districts.
While the Trussville City schools are consistently high-performing, the student demographics and spending per student vary across the district. Free and reduced-price lunch rates range from 16.84% at Paine Elementary to 64.1% at Clay-Chalkville Middle, and per-student spending ranges from $8,115 to $12,087. These differences suggest the schools serve communities with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, which may impact their resources and performance.
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