Best Schools in 35406, AL
35406, AL has 24 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,772 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 35406 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35406, AL
The top high schools in 35406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
3. Sipsey Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35406, AL
The top middle schools in 35406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northport Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 439 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
3. Northside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
4. Echols Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 878 Students
5. Collinsriverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 334 Students
6. Davisemerson Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
7. Westlawn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35406, AL
The top elementary schools in 35406, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Quarry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Verner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
3. Faucettvestavia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
4. Huntington Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
5. Walker Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
6. Brookwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
7. University Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
8. Matthews Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
9. Holt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
10. Northport Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 607 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35406, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35406, AL has a total population of 16,945 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35406, 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 35406, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35406, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35406, 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 35406, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35406, AL
How many schools are in 35406, AL?
35406, AL has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,772 students in total.
How do schools in 35406 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 35406 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 35406 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35406?
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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