Best Schools in 35603, AL
35603, AL has 27 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,148 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 35603 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35603, AL
The top high schools in 35603, 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. Danville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
4. West Morgan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
5. East Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
6. Decatur High Developmental
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35603, AL
The top middle schools in 35603, 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. Danville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
5. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
6. East Lawrence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35603, AL
The top elementary schools in 35603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Priceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 667 Students
2. Danvilleneel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 524 Students
3. West Morgan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 616 Students
4. Julian Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
5. Walter Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
6. Chestnut Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
7. East Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
8. Austinville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
9. Frances Nungester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
10. Bankscaddell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35603, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35603, AL has a total population of 32,284 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35603, 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 35603, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35603, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35603, 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 35603, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35603, AL
How many schools are in 35603, AL?
35603, AL has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,148 students in total.
How do schools in 35603 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 35603 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 35603 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35603?
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: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations