Summary:
The 35023 zip code area in Alabama is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Jefferson County district. While the district is ranked 101 out of 135 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out.
Oak Grove High School has a higher statewide ranking compared to the other high school, Hueytown High School, ranking 253 out of 374 Alabama high schools and earning a 2-star rating. Oak Grove High School also has a higher graduation rate of 90% and lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%. Similarly, Oak Grove Elementary School outperforms the other elementary schools, ranking 345 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating, with higher test scores in mathematics, science, and English compared to the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the 35023 zip code area. While Oak Grove High School and Oak Grove Elementary School show relatively better performance, Hueytown High School and Hueytown Middle School struggle with significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, all the schools in the area have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is higher than the state average, and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community.
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