Summary:
Zip code 36732 is home to exactly one high school, Demopolis High School, a public school in Demopolis, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with 594 students.
As the only high school in this area, Demopolis High School is the clear focal point for families. It is part of the Demopolis City district, which ranks in the top 25% of all Alabama districts (75th percentile) and holds a 4-star rating. The school itself has maintained a consistent 3-star rating for three consecutive years, placing it in the 66th to 69th percentile statewide. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1, class sizes are manageable, allowing for meaningful teacher interaction. The school shows notable strength in STEM subjects, outperforming the state average in both math (29.27% vs. 27.21% proficient) and science (39.02% vs. 36.17%). However, English proficiency lags significantly at 26.05%, which is 7.68 points below the state average. Encouragingly, English scores improved by 4.22 percentage points year-over-year, the largest gain of any subject, suggesting targeted interventions may be taking effect. Math also improved by 2.88 points, while science dipped slightly by 1.95 points.
Demopolis serves a majority low-income student population, with 54.71% qualifying for free/reduced lunch, yet still achieves above-average STEM scores—a commendable outcome. The graduation rate of 88.9% is below the state average of 91.5%, and chronic absenteeism (12.5%) is slightly above both the state (12.0%) and district (10.3%) averages, indicating potential retention and attendance challenges. The school's ranking dropped from 116th to 131st in 2025-2026, but this is due to an increase in the total number of ranked schools (from 374 to 380), not a decline in performance. As the sole high school in its district, Demopolis High School's performance directly drives the district's strong reputation, making it a solid, reliable choice for families seeking consistent education in a mid-sized school environment.
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