Best Schools in 35444, AL
35444, AL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,599 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 35444 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35444, AL
The top high schools in 35444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
2. Oak Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
3. Brookwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
4. Sipsey Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35444, AL
The top middle schools in 35444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
2. Echols Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 878 Students
3. Brookwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
4. Davisemerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35444, AL
The top elementary schools in 35444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
2. Brookwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
4. Lake View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
5. Matthews Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
6. Northport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 607 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35444, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35444, AL has a total population of 4,585 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35444, 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 35444, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35444, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35444, 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 35444, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35444, AL
How many schools are in 35444, AL?
35444, AL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,599 students in total.
How do schools in 35444 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 35444 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 35444 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35444?
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: 28%
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