Summary:
Enterprise City Schools is a solid, above-average Alabama district of 9 schools serving roughly 6,612 students in grades PK-12, anchored by standout performances at Dauphin Junior High School and Holly Hill Elementary School.
For parents, the standout is Dauphin Junior High School, ranked 14th in the state (97th percentile) with exceptional math and science scores—69.3% proficiency in 7th grade math versus a 24.5% state average—and the lowest chronic absenteeism among middle schools at just 3.7%. Holly Hill Elementary School matches that excellence with a 5-star rating, 86.4% 4th grade science proficiency, and does so while spending the least per student ($6,904). Enterprise High School performs well above state averages in English (48.1% vs. 33.7%) and science (46.6% vs. 36.2%) with a 92.5% graduation rate, though its 13.9% chronic absenteeism is a concern. Among elementary schools, Rucker Boulevard Elementary School stands out for its remarkable 0.1% absenteeism rate and top district 3rd grade math (72.7%), while Pinedale Elementary School leads in 6th grade English at 85.3% proficiency.
The district's main challenges are clear: Harrand Creek Elementary School serves the highest-poverty population (78% free/reduced lunch) and ranks lowest, though it's improving. Brookwood Elementary School has slipped from 63rd to 109th statewide over two years. Coppinville School trails Dauphin Junior High by nearly 30 points in 7th grade math. Notably, spending doesn't predict success—Holly Hill achieves 5 stars with the lowest budget, while Enterprise High School spends the most for a 4-star rating. Science is a district-wide strength, with proficiency rates consistently 20-30 points above state averages across all grade levels.
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