Best Schools in 35601, AL
35601, AL has 29 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 14,115 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 35601 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35601, AL
The top high schools in 35601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Priceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Austin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1025 Students
3. Decatur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1040 Students
4. Tanner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
5. West Morgan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
6. East Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
7. Decatur High Developmental
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35601, AL
The top middle schools in 35601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Priceville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 528 Students
2. West Morgan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Austin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 714 Students
4. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
5. East Lawrence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35601, AL
The top elementary schools in 35601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 303 Students
2. Priceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 667 Students
3. West Morgan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 616 Students
4. Eastwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
5. Julian Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. Walter Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
7. Chestnut Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
8. East Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
9. Austinville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
10. Woodmeade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35601, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35601, AL has a total population of 35,103 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35601, 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 35601, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35601, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35601, 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 35601, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35601, AL
How many schools are in 35601, AL?
35601, AL has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 14,115 students in total.
How do schools in 35601 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 35601 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 35601 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35601?
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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations