Summary:
Zip code 36022 (Deatsville, Alabama) is served by 5 public schools—2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools—spanning Pre-K through 12th grade across the Autauga County and Elmore County districts, with a combined enrollment of about 3,639 students.
For parents, the standout choice is Holtville High School, the top-ranked school in the area at #45 in the state, with notably strong 11th-grade English (46% proficiency vs. 34% state average) and math (39% vs. 27%). Its feeder pattern, Holtville Elementary School and Holtville Middle School, also performs well, though middle school math shows a slump (8th grade at 36.7% proficiency). The other high school, Marbury High School, has improved its ranking significantly (from #182 to #121) and shows a science surge (43% proficiency), but its 11th-grade English proficiency is a serious concern at just 23.5%—22.5 points below Holtville High. For younger students, Pine Level Elementary School is a powerhouse, with 5th-grade math proficiency at 72.5% (vs. 39% state average) and strong English scores, making it the top elementary option in the zip code.
Across the board, elementary schools outperform state averages, but that advantage fades by high school. Chronic absenteeism rises from about 9.5% in elementary to 14.4% in both high schools, correlating with lower test scores. All schools have similar socioeconomic profiles (39-44% free/reduced lunch), yet outcomes vary widely, pointing to school-level factors rather than demographics. Spending per student doesn't predict success—Holtville High spends the most ($10,352) and performs best, but Holtville Middle spends the least ($8,078) and still outpaces Marbury High. Graduation rates are solid (88-89%) but slightly below the state average (91.5%). Overall, the Holtville schools offer the most consistent academic experience, while Marbury High needs targeted help in English, and middle school math transition is a key area for improvement across the area.
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