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Best Schools in 35453, AL
35453, AL has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,480 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 35453 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35453, AL
The top high schools in 35453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookwood High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
2. Sipsey Valley High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
3. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
4. Holt High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
5. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35453, AL
The top middle schools in 35453, 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. Collinsriverside Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 334 Students
3. Brookwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
4. Davisemerson Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
5. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35453, AL
The top elementary schools in 35453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maxwell Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Brookwood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
3. Arcadia Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
4. Vance Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. Woodland Forrest Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
6. Cottondale Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
7. Matthews Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
8. Holt Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35453, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35453, AL has a total population of 12,667 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35453, 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 35453, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35453, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35453, 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 35453, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35453, AL
How many schools are in 35453, AL?
35453, AL has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,480 students in total.
How do schools in 35453 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 35453 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 35453 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35453?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations