Summary:
Demopolis, Alabama (ZIP code 36732) is served by the Demopolis City school district, which operates four schools—Demopolis High School, Demopolis Middle School, US Jones Elementary School, and Westside Elementary School—serving approximately 1,918 students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
The standout performer in this district is Demopolis Middle School, which ranks in the 77th percentile statewide and shows exceptional strength in 6th grade math, where 58.33% of students are proficient—a remarkable 23 points above the state average. However, this advantage fades by 8th grade, with proficiency dropping to 29.23%. US Jones Elementary School excels in English Language Arts, particularly in 5th grade where 74.83% of students meet proficiency standards, exceeding the state by over 5 points. In contrast, Demopolis High School struggles significantly, with 11th grade English proficiency at just 26.05%—nearly 8 points below the state average—despite the district's overall 4-star rating. Westside Elementary School has no available test score data, creating a blind spot in understanding the district's full academic picture.
Chronic absenteeism rises steadily with grade level, from 8.7% at Westside Elementary to 12.5% at the high school, which exceeds both district and state averages. This pattern likely contributes to the academic decline seen in later years. The district serves a predominantly lower-income population, with free/reduced lunch rates between 54.71% and 60.09%, yet still achieves above-average results in several areas. Interestingly, per-student spending does not correlate with outcomes—Westside receives the highest funding ($10,352 per student) but has no measurable results, while US Jones receives the lowest ($8,262) yet posts strong literacy scores. The district's graduation rate of 88.9% trails the state by 2.6 points, suggesting that while early education shows promise, sustaining those gains through high school remains a critical challenge.
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