Best Schools in 35079, AL
35079, AL has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,506 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 35079 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35079, AL
The top high schools in 35079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Hayden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 812 Students
4. Hanceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Jb Pennington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35079, AL
The top middle schools in 35079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 550 Students
2. Hanceville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35079, AL
The top elementary schools in 35079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
2. Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
3. Hayden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
4. Hanceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
5. Blountsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 658 Students
6. Hayden Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 566 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35079, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35079, AL has a total population of 9,089 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35079, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35079, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35079, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35079, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 35079, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35079, AL
How many schools are in 35079, AL?
35079, AL has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,506 students in total.
How do schools in 35079 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 35079 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 35079 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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