Summary:
The 36535 zip code area in Baldwin County, Alabama is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. All of these schools are part of the Baldwin County school district, which is ranked 33 out of 135 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in this area is Foley High School, which is ranked 91 out of 371 high schools in Alabama and has a 4-star rating. Foley High School boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, its test scores are below the county and state averages, with only 21.98% of 11th graders proficient or better in Math, 31.59% in Science, and 28.29% in English for the 2024-2025 school year. Another standout is Magnolia School, which performs relatively well on test scores compared to the other elementary schools in the area, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English.
Across the schools in the 36535 zip code, there are some consistent trends. All schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.8%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 75.03% at Foley High School to 84.53% at Foley Middle School. These factors may contribute to the academic challenges observed, particularly in the area of Math proficiency, which is significantly lower than county and state averages across all grade levels and schools.
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