Best High Schools in 35550, AL

35550, AL has 2 high schools with 939 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 35550 score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 35550 don't meet expectations.

1. Dora High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students

2. Cordova High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

Best Middle Schools in 35550, AL

35550, AL has 4 middle schools with 1,676 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 35550 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 35550 meet expectations.

1. Bankhead Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students

2. Sumiton Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 35550, AL

35550, AL has 2 elementary schools with 1,065 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 35550 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 35550 meet expectations.

1. Cordova Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students

2. Parrish Elementarymiddle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students

3. Valley Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students

4. Sumiton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35550, AL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

35550, AL has a total population of 4,867 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35550, AL

3,680

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35550, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

14.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35550, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35550, AL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

853 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35550, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
35579, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations