Summary:
The 36726 zip code area is home to 3 public schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all of which appear to be underperforming compared to state averages. Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in this area, as all three institutions struggle with low test scores, poor state rankings, and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
The Wilcox Central High School is ranked 369 out of 378 high schools in Alabama and has a 0 out of 5 star rating, with test scores significantly below the state average. Similarly, the J.E. Hobbs Elementary School is ranked 632 out of 684 elementary schools in the state and also has a 0 out of 5 star rating, with test scores well below the state average across all grade levels. The Camden School of Arts & Technology, the middle school, is ranked 368 out of 442 middle schools in Alabama and has a 1 out of 5 star rating, with test scores significantly below the state average.
The schools in the 36726 zip code area serve a student population that is predominantly African American, ranging from 95.78% to 98.98%, and have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 85.45% to 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are not necessarily low, the data suggests that simply investing more money or having smaller class sizes is not enough to drive meaningful improvements. Deeper, systemic changes may be required to address the root causes of the performance issues in these Wilcox County schools.
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