Summary:
Chilton County Schools in Alabama operates 12 schools—including elementary, middle, high, and PK-12 alternative schools—serving roughly 7,100 students across a predominantly rural area with significant economic diversity.
For parents, the standout performer is Clanton Middle School, which has climbed to a 3-star rating and now ranks 189th in the state. Its 8th graders excel in science (61.54% proficient) and English (64.29%), both above state averages. Jemison High School also shows strong momentum, jumping from a 1-star to a 2-star rating while achieving a 92% graduation rate. Maplesville High School leads the district with a 93.4% graduation rate. On the other end, Jemison Middle School is the biggest concern—only 7.93% of 7th graders are proficient in math, and it serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (72.26%). Jemison Elementary School also trails in 3rd grade math (31.32% proficient).
One of the most striking patterns is the success of the PK-12 "alternative" schools. Thorsby High School, Isabella High School, Maplesville High School, and Verbena High School all post 3rd grade English proficiency rates between 76% and 80%, far above the district average of 60.88%. Thorsby High School is a true outlier, achieving 41.27% proficiency in 11th grade math—nearly triple the district average. Meanwhile, Clanton Elementary School proves high achievement is possible despite economic challenges, with 62.63% 3rd grade math proficiency. The district's biggest weakness is math, which declines sharply by 11th grade (15.65% proficient). Chronic absenteeism is low overall (8.3%), though Chilton County High School struggles at 14.7%. Resource allocation varies widely, with Jemison Intermediate School receiving the least funding per student despite high need.
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