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Best Schools in 35405, AL
35405, AL has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,396 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 35405 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35405, AL
The top high schools in 35405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sipsey Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
2. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
3. Holt High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
4. Central High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
5. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35405, AL
The top middle schools in 35405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duncanville Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
2. Hillcrest Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. Davisemerson Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
5. Westlawn Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35405, AL
The top elementary schools in 35405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myrtlewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
2. Maxwell Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
3. Big Sandy Elementary
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
4. Arcadia Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
5. University Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
6. Englewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 512 Students
7. Southview Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
8. Woodland Forrest Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
9. Skyland Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
10. Cottondale Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35405, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35405, AL has a total population of 44,738 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35405, 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 35405, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35405, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35405, AL.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 35405, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35405, AL
How many schools are in 35405, AL?
35405, AL has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,396 students in total.
How do schools in 35405 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 35405 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 35405 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35405?
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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- Projected: 26%
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