Summary:
The 32431 zip code area is home to two schools - Cottondale Elementary School and Cottondale High School, both of which appear to be relatively strong performers within their respective school types. The data indicates that these schools serve a community with high poverty rates, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Cottondale Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Florida elementary schools, earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school has outperformed the Jackson district and state averages on several 3rd-5th grade assessments, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4. Similarly, Cottondale High School has also ranked in the top half of Florida high schools, achieving a strong 89.7% four-year graduation rate and outperforming the district and state on several high school EOC exams.
While both schools face challenges related to high poverty rates, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they have demonstrated strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top half of their respective school types in Florida. The data also suggests potential opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing between the elementary and high school, given their proximity and similar funding levels, to support student transitions and continuity of learning.
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