Summary:
The 35646 zip code is home to a single high school, Colbert County High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Colbert County school district. While the school maintains a relatively high graduation rate, it has faced declining statewide rankings in recent years and struggles with academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic challenges.
Colbert County High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 230 out of 374 high schools in 2024-2025 to 294 out of 371 in 2022-2023, indicating a need for improvement in student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 7.4% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, suggesting issues with student engagement and attendance.
Despite these challenges, Colbert County High School maintains a 90.0% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. However, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students (42.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, but it's unclear if this additional funding is being effectively utilized to address the school's academic and student engagement issues.
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