Best Schools in 35550, AL
35550, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,048 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 35550 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35550, AL
The top high schools in 35550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cordova High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
2. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
3. Curry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35550, AL
The top middle schools in 35550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bankhead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
2. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35550, AL
The top elementary schools in 35550, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cordova Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
2. Sumiton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students
3. Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
4. Parrish Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 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
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 35550, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 35550, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35550, AL
How many schools are in 35550, AL?
35550, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,048 students in total.
How do schools in 35550 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 35550 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 35550 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35550?
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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