Elementary Schools in Washington County

The Washington County school district in Alabama is home to two elementary schools: Chatom Elementary School and McIntosh Elementary School. Based on the available data, Chatom Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school in the district.

Chatom Elementary School consistently outperforms the Washington County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, 81.25% of Chatom's 3rd graders were proficient or better in English, compared to 75.28% for the county and 65.34% for the state. Chatom Elementary also ranks in the top 40% of Alabama elementary schools, while McIntosh Elementary has been in the bottom 10-15%.

The data suggests that the performance gap between the two schools may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as Chatom Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.21%) compared to McIntosh Elementary (82.1%). Additionally, Chatom Elementary spends more per student ($10,954) than McIntosh Elementary ($9,580), which could contribute to its stronger academic performance. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may negatively impact student learning and achievement.