Summary:
The 35747 zip code area in Marshall County, Alabama is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Marshall County school district. The standout performer in this group is Kate D Smith DAR High School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama high schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong 90% 4-year graduation rate and above-average student performance on state assessments.
In contrast, the Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle school has shown more mixed results, maintaining a 3-star rating but with 8th-grade math and science proficiency lagging behind county and state averages, despite stronger performance in English. The Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School and middle school also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting they may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are higher than the state average, and per-student spending varies significantly, from $11,985 at the high school to $7,218 at the middle school. Understanding the factors behind these differences could provide insights into how resources are being allocated to support student learning and success in the 35747 zip code area.
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