Summary:
Zip code 35622 in Falkville, Alabama, is served by two schools within the Morgan County district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 66th percentile statewide, together covering grades PK-12 for roughly 848 students.
For families considering this area, Falkville Elementary School (PK-5) stands out as the stronger performer, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Its 5th graders achieve exceptional results, with 85.11% proficiency in English and 51.06% in math—both well above state averages—and 4th grade science also exceeds benchmarks. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star ranking over three years. In contrast, Falkville High School (6-12) presents a more volatile picture. While it posts strong 6th grade scores and an 11th grade science proficiency of 43.86% (above the state's 36.17%), its ranking has swung between the 39th and 64th percentiles. The most alarming issue is an 8th grade math proficiency of just 3.28%—a 34-point deficit versus the district—and 11th grade English at only 12.73% versus 33.73% statewide. This creates a clear "middle school cliff," where math proficiency drops from 51% in 5th grade to 37% in 6th, 23% in 7th, and then collapses in 8th grade.
Operationally, the high school spends more per student ($11,318 vs. $9,378) and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (8.3% vs. 17.7% at the elementary), yet its academic outcomes are less consistent. The elementary school's absenteeism is nearly double the district average, a concern for early learning. Both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations (63-68% free/reduced lunch), yet the high school's graduation rate of 92.9% exceeds the state average. Science appears to be a shared strength across both campuses, while the 8th grade math crisis and high school volatility warrant close attention from prospective parents.
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