Summary:
Demopolis City is home to two elementary schools—Westside Elementary School (serving grades PK-2) and US Jones Elementary School (serving grades 3-5)—which together educate roughly 930 students in a feeder pattern that transitions children after 2nd grade. The district ranks in the 75th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, and both schools share a strong attendance culture, with chronic absenteeism around 8.7-8.9%—well below the state average of 12.0%.
Academically, US Jones Elementary School is the clear standout, posting proficiency rates above state averages in most subjects. In 2025-2026, 5th graders achieved 74.83% proficiency in English Language Arts (5.3 points above state), and 3rd and 4th graders exceeded state math averages by 7.16 and 11.17 points respectively. The school also showed dramatic year-over-year gains, with 5th grade math jumping from 37.91% to 46.71% and 5th grade English rising from 64.05% to 74.83%. However, math proficiency declines as students progress—from 52.05% in 3rd grade to 46.71% in 5th grade—and 4th grade science (49.64%) remains slightly below the state average. Meanwhile, Westside Elementary School serves younger students without standardized testing but operates efficiently with a 15.1 student-teacher ratio and a lower free/reduced lunch rate (56.51% vs. 60.09% at US Jones).
One notable discrepancy is per-student spending: Westside spends $10,352 per student versus $8,262 at US Jones—a 25.3% difference that may reflect the higher costs of early childhood education. Despite 60% of US Jones students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school outperforms state averages in most subjects, suggesting effective support for economically disadvantaged learners. The district's feeder pattern appears to work well, with Westside building strong literacy foundations that US Jones capitalizes on, though the declining math trajectory and science gap are areas worth monitoring.
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