Summary:
The 35466 zip code area is home to two schools - Gordo Elementary School and Gordo High School, both part of the Pickens County school district. While Gordo Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking among the top schools in Alabama, Gordo High School has struggled in recent years, ranking in the bottom half of high schools statewide.
Gordo Elementary School stands out as the stronger performer, with test scores significantly above county and state averages, particularly in English/Language Arts. The school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% and spends $7,903 per student, lower than the $9,349 spent per student at Gordo High School. In contrast, Gordo High School has lagged behind in performance, earning only 1-2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and struggling with lower test scores, particularly in math and science.
The data suggests that while Gordo Elementary School is providing a strong educational foundation for students in the area, Gordo High School may require additional support and interventions to improve its performance and better serve the community. The similar chronic absenteeism rates between the two schools also indicate a systemic attendance challenge that the district may need to address.
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