Summary:
Zip code 35546 is home to just one elementary school, Berry Elementary School, which serves students in Pre-K through 6th grade in the rural community of Berry, Alabama, as part of the Fayette County school district.
Berry Elementary is a school on a clear upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 49th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 70th percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026—a remarkable 141-position jump. The school's standout strength is 3rd grade English, where 89.13% of students are proficient, outpacing the state average by nearly 25 percentage points. Fourth grade math is also a highlight, with 61.9% proficiency compared to the state's 42.07%. However, 5th grade math is a notable weak spot, dropping sharply from 52.5% to 34.04% proficiency year-over-year, falling below the state average. Science scores in 4th grade improved dramatically by nearly 20 points, reaching 54.76% proficiency. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and per-student spending around $10,014, the school achieves above-average results despite over half of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
One concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 16.4%—significantly higher than both the district (12.6%) and state (12.0%) rates. This disconnect between attendance and strong academic performance suggests even greater potential if attendance improves. Overall, Berry Elementary consistently outperforms its district in most subjects, making it a bright spot within Fayette County. For parents, this school offers a solid, improving education with exceptional early literacy results, though attention to 5th grade math and attendance would likely yield even better outcomes.
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