Evergreen City School

Evergreen Elementary School in Evergreen, AL, is a PK-5 school within the Conecuh County district, serving 342 students in a high-poverty community where about 77% of families qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school has some remarkable bright spots that set it apart from nearby schools. Most notably, Evergreen Elementary has completely eliminated chronic absenteeism—dropping from a 25.8% rate in 2022-2023 to 0.0% in 2024-2025. That's a dramatic turnaround, especially when compared to Repton Junior High School (13.8%) and Lyeffion Junior High School (11.7%) for the same year. The school also shows a clear strength in 4th-grade science, with 46.5% proficiency—far outpacing the district average of 34.9% and nearby schools like Repton (23.5%) and Lyeffion (13.3%). Additionally, literacy efforts appear to be paying off, with 4th-grade English proficiency climbing from 31% in 2022-2023 to nearly 56% in 2025-2026.

However, there are areas that need attention. Math proficiency declines sharply as students advance—from about 31% in 3rd grade down to just 6.7% by 5th grade. There's also a consistent gap between female students (30th percentile statewide) and male students (19th percentile). The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1, which provides opportunity for more individualized support. While overall state rankings remain low, the school's success with attendance and specific academic areas shows that targeted efforts can make a real difference for students in this community.