Summary:
Zip code 35739 in Ardmore, Alabama, is served by a single high school, Ardmore High School, which enrolls 964 students across grades 6-12 and is part of the Limestone County school district.
For parents considering this area, Ardmore High School offers a standout graduation rate of 99.1%, far exceeding both the district (89.8%) and state (91.5%) averages. The school also demonstrates clear strengths in science, particularly in 8th grade where 59.3% of students are proficient compared to 54.1% statewide. Math performance is mixed by grade level: 6th graders (40.8% proficient) and 8th graders (33.3%) outperform their district peers by wide margins, but 7th graders (17.7%) fall well below the state average of 24.5%. English proficiency is solid in middle school (54-63% proficient), yet drops sharply by 11th grade to just 24.4%, nearly 10 points below the state average. The school's overall state ranking has fluctuated between the 49th and 62nd percentiles over the past three years, currently sitting at the 58th percentile with a 3-star rating.
One notable concern is chronic absenteeism, which stands at 15% — more than double the district rate of 7.2% and above the state's 12%. This is particularly striking given the school's near-perfect graduation rate, suggesting students eventually complete their education despite attendance challenges. On a positive note, math proficiency has improved year-over-year across multiple grade levels, with 11th grade jumping from 18.1% to 25.6% proficiency. With 50% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, Ardmore High School serves a economically diverse population while achieving strong outcomes in several areas. Parents should weigh the excellent graduation rate and middle-school science performance against the attendance issues and upper-level English declines when evaluating this school.
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