Summary:
Zip code 36346, encompassing the rural community of Jack, Alabama, is served by a single school, Zion Chapel High School, a PK-12 institution within the Coffee County district that educates 887 students.
Despite its "Alternative" classification, Zion Chapel High School operates as a traditional K-12 school and shows a clear split in performance. The elementary grades are exceptional, with 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency at 68.85% and 75.00% respectively, far outpacing state averages by 24 to 33 points. English scores in grades 3-6 are similarly strong, exceeding state proficiency by 15 to 26 points. However, the secondary grades struggle, with 7th grade math (21.43%) and 11th grade English (20.37%) falling below state averages. The school also boasts a 96.3% graduation rate and remarkably low chronic absenteeism at 5.1%, less than half the state's 12.0% rate, even though 52.87% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch.
The most encouraging trend is the dramatic improvement in upper grades during the 2025-2026 school year. 8th grade science proficiency jumped an incredible 42.54 points to 59.21%, while 11th grade science rose 25.15 points to 46.30% and 11th grade math improved by 12.60 points. These gains suggest targeted interventions are working, though 5th grade math declined by 20.91 points. With per-student spending of $8,673 and an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio, the school delivers cost-effective results. The persistent 7th grade dip in both math and English remains a concern, as does the low 11th grade English proficiency, but the recent upward trajectory in secondary grades indicates the school is actively addressing these challenges.
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