Summary:
The Clarke County school district in Alabama consists of 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, with consistently low performance across the board on standardized assessments.
Among the standout schools, Grove Hill Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 65.45% of 3rd graders and 58.82% of 4th graders proficient or better in English in 2024-2025. Jackson Intermediate School also stands out for its strong 5th grade English performance, with 66.25% proficient or better in 2024-2025. However, the district as a whole is performing significantly below the state averages, suggesting potential equity issues that need to be addressed.
Across the district, the graduation rates at Jackson High School and Clarke County High School are both 90.0%, and the dropout rates at these schools are 5.0%. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 14.8% across all schools, which may be contributing to the overall low academic performance.
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