Summary:
The 35964 zip code area in Marshall County, Alabama is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Marshall County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 81 out of 135 in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5, there are some standout schools worth highlighting.
Douglas High School is the top performer in the area, ranking 118 out of 374 high schools in Alabama and earning a 3-star rating. It maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.0% and outperforms the county and state averages in science and English proficiency for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Robert D Sloman Primary, Douglas Middle School, and Douglas Elementary School generally perform below the county and state averages in mathematics proficiency.
The schools in the 35964 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.49% at Douglas High School to 53.22% at Douglas Elementary School. This, coupled with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed. Additionally, the differences in per-student spending, from $8,651 at Douglas Elementary to $11,051 at Douglas High School, suggest potential funding disparities that could impact the schools' ability to address these challenges effectively.
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