Summary:
Zip code 36273 is home to a single high school, Ranburne High School, which serves grades 5 through 12 and enrolls 526 students in the rural community of Ranburne, AL, within the Cleburne County district.
For parents, the most striking story at Ranburne High School is the dramatic difference between its middle school and high school performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade math proficiency (54.55%) and 8th-grade science proficiency (68.66%) far exceeded state averages, showing a very strong foundation in the earlier grades. However, by 11th grade, math proficiency plummets to just 16.33% (well below the state's 27.21%), and science falls to 30.61% (below the state's 36.17%). English is a relative bright spot in the upper grades, with 11th-grade proficiency at 42.55%, beating both the district (38.31%) and state (33.73%). This academic slide is a critical concern, especially given a high student-teacher ratio of 20.2, which may limit individualized attention.
Despite the lower 11th-grade test scores, the school boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.2% for 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average of 91.5%. This paradox suggests the school is effective at helping students meet graduation requirements, even if state assessments indicate academic rigor is lagging in the upper grades. The school also has a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 39.16% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%, slightly above the state average. Test scores also show significant year-over-year volatility, making it hard to identify clear trends. Overall, Ranburne High School offers a strong start for younger students but faces clear challenges in maintaining that academic success through high school.
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