Ozark City

The Ozark City school district in Alabama consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some significant challenges, including low academic performance, high rates of poverty, and declining school rankings.

Among the standout schools in the district, Harry N Mixon Intermediate School has performed relatively well on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in several grade levels. In contrast, D A Smith Middle School has shown strengths in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in 6th grade. However, across the board, the schools in Ozark City have performed significantly below the state averages on the Summative Assessments, particularly in math and science.

The district also faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 57.65% at Carroll High School to 74.68% at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School. Additionally, the district has a consistent 14.8% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, suggesting a district-wide issue that needs to be addressed. The declining school rankings, with Carroll High School dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating and D A Smith Middle School fluctuating between 2 and 3 stars, further highlight the need for improvement in the Ozark City school district.