Summary:
Zip code 36558 in Millry, Alabama, is served by a single school, Millry High School, an alternative institution within the Washington County district that enrolls 509 students across grades PK through 12.
For parents, Millry High School offers a mixed but revealing picture. The school's greatest strength is its graduation rate of 97.4%, which outpaces both the district (95.1%) and state (91.5%). Academic performance is uneven across grade levels and subjects. Elementary grades show promise, with 5th-grade math proficiency at 58.82% and 5th-grade English at 79.41%, both exceeding state averages. High school science is another bright spot, with 11th-grade proficiency at 46.15% compared to the state's 36.17%. However, the middle school years present serious challenges. Math proficiency collapses from 58.82% in 5th grade to just 7.41% in 6th grade and 0% in 7th grade, while 8th-grade English (36.67%) lags well behind the state (58.53%). This dramatic drop suggests a difficult transition period that parents should be aware of when their children approach these grades.
Two other factors warrant attention. Chronic absenteeism stands at 28.4%, more than double the state average of 12.0%, which likely contributes to the middle school struggles. Additionally, the school's small size—roughly 20-30 students per grade—means proficiency percentages can swing wildly from year to year, as seen in 3rd-grade math dropping from 71.43% to 23.68% in one year. With per-student spending of $9,205 and a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio, resources are modest. While the school demonstrates what works in elementary math and high school science, parents should expect volatility and consider advocating for targeted middle school math support and attendance initiatives.
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