Summary:
Zip code 36767 is home to a single high school, Keith MiddleHigh School in Orrville, Alabama, a small rural school serving grades 6 through 12 with 188 students in the Dallas County district.
For parents considering this area, the most encouraging news is that Keith MiddleHigh School has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.5%, far better than the district average of 17.2% and the state average of 12.0%. Students are clearly showing up to class, and the graduation rate of 89.4% beats the district's 84.9%, though it trails the state's 91.5%. However, the academic picture is deeply concerning. Proficiency rates are dramatically below state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, only 3.45% of 11th graders are proficient in math compared to 27.21% statewide, and the school reported 0% proficiency in both 11th-grade science and English. The school's state ranking has also plummeted from the 36th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 1st percentile in 2025-2026, indicating a rapid decline in performance.
The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with nearly 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Per-student spending is relatively high at $14,621, yet this investment is not translating into academic results. There is also notable inconsistency across grade levels—8th graders show higher proficiency in math (8%) and English (24%) than 6th and 7th graders, who often score at 0%. This suggests that academic success may depend heavily on specific teachers or interventions rather than a school-wide approach. In short, while attendance and graduation are relative strengths, the severe academic proficiency gaps and declining rankings make this a school facing a significant crisis that parents should investigate closely.
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