Summary:
The 35097 zip code area is home to two schools - Locust Fork Elementary and Locust Fork High School, both part of the Blount County school district. While Locust Fork Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 20% of Alabama elementary schools, Locust Fork High School has had more variable performance, ranking between the top 25% and bottom 50% of Alabama high schools in recent years.
Locust Fork Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with strong test scores, particularly in English language arts, that are significantly above the county and state averages. The school has earned 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. In contrast, Locust Fork High School's test scores in mathematics and English language arts tend to be below the county and state averages, despite maintaining a respectable 90% four-year graduation rate.
Both schools serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Locust Fork Elementary spends $8,021 per student, while Locust Fork High School spends $10,794 per student. Chronic absenteeism rates are high at 14.8% for both schools, which may be an area of concern that warrants further attention and intervention.
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