Summary:
Zip code 36572 in Satsuma, Alabama, is served by two schools within the Satsuma City school district, which ranks in the top 12% of districts statewide with a 4-star rating, covering grades PK-12 for a combined enrollment of 1,534 students.
Satsuma High School is the standout performer in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 33rd out of 380 Alabama high schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The school boasts an exceptional 97.3% graduation rate, well above the state average of 91.5%, and shows remarkable strength in science, with 8th graders achieving an 81.6% proficiency rate—27.5 percentage points above the state. While the high school's math scores are above state averages, they are less dramatic than its science and English results. However, chronic absenteeism at the high school (16.2%) is notably higher than both the district and state averages, suggesting potential engagement challenges despite strong academic outcomes.
Robert E Lee Elementary provides consistent, above-average performance with a 4-star rating, ranking in the 81st percentile of Alabama elementary schools. The school excels particularly in English language arts, with 6th graders outperforming the state by an extraordinary 26.8 percentage points. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2% is impressively low—nearly 5 points below state averages. The one area of concern is 4th grade math, where proficiency dipped to 41.18%, slightly below the state average of 42.07%, representing a significant 19-point decline from the previous year. Both schools share similar economic demographics, with approximately 45% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, and the district demonstrates efficient resource allocation with the high school spending about $1,200 more per student than the elementary school. Overall, this district offers strong educational opportunities, particularly in literacy and science, with a solid foundation for families seeking quality schools in the Satsuma area.
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