Summary:
Schools in zip code 36273 serve the Ranburne, Alabama community through two schools within the Cleburne County district, covering grades PK-12 with a combined enrollment of 869 students.
For parents exploring this area, the standout story is Ranburne Elementary School, which has made a dramatic leap in state rankings—jumping from the 59th percentile to the 84th percentile in just one year. This school is outperforming state averages significantly in English Language Arts, with 3rd graders at 84% proficiency compared to the state's 65%, and 4th graders at 83% versus 60%. Math scores are also above state averages at both grade levels. Meanwhile, Ranburne High School is a consistent performer, ranking in the 60th percentile with a 98.2% graduation rate that far exceeds the state's 91.5%. The high school's 11th grade English scores are nearly 9 points above the state average, showing strong literacy instruction at the upper levels.
The most pressing concern is a clear decline in mathematics proficiency as students advance through the grades. While 5th graders score 15 points above the state average in math, proficiency drops to 17% by 7th grade—7 points below the state—and remains below average through 11th grade. This suggests a systemic issue in middle school math instruction that parents should monitor. On a positive note, the elementary school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (8.7%) than both the high school (12.4%) and the state average (12.0%), and the district overall holds a 4-star rating. The elementary school's strong early performance, combined with the high school's excellent graduation rate, provides a solid foundation, though the math decline represents a critical area for improvement.
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