Summary:
Zip code 36274, encompassing the Roanoke, Alabama area, is home to 2 elementary schools serving grades PK-3 and PK-8, with a combined enrollment of approximately 683 students across the Roanoke City and Randolph County districts.
Knight Enloe Elementary School is the larger of the two schools, serving 506 students in grades PK-3. It stands out for its exceptional English proficiency, with 75.28% of 3rd graders meeting standards—more than 10 points above the state average—despite 62.65% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. However, the school faces a notable challenge with a 14.8% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than both the district (9.7%) and state (12.0%) averages. In contrast, Rock Mills Junior High School serves 177 students in grades PK-8 and boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 2.6%, far below the state average. Yet Rock Mills struggles significantly in mathematics, with only 10.53% of 3rd graders proficient compared to the state's 44.89%—a 34-point gap that persists through 7th grade.
Despite these challenges, Rock Mills shows remarkable strengths in specific areas. Its 8th grade students achieve 91.67% proficiency in English and 75% in science, both dramatically exceeding state averages, suggesting particularly effective instruction at that level. The school also spends $2,273 more per student ($11,453 vs. $9,180) than Knight Enloe, yet achieves lower overall test scores, raising questions about resource allocation. Knight Enloe, meanwhile, demonstrates that strong literacy outcomes are achievable despite economic challenges and attendance issues. Both schools hold 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger, but Rock Mills' state ranking has declined steadily over three years, from the 40th to the 19th percentile, indicating systemic challenges. For parents, Knight Enloe offers stronger early-grade academics, while Rock Mills provides better attendance and exceptional 8th grade performance, though math intervention in grades 3-7 appears critical for improvement.
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