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Best Schools in 35661, AL
35661, AL has 18 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,176 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 35661 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35661, AL
The top high schools in 35661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muscle Shoals High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students
2. Colbert Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
3. Colbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
4. Sheffield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheffield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35661, AL
The top middle schools in 35661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muscle Shoals Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Deshler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
3. Sheffield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheffield City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35661, AL
The top elementary schools in 35661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcbride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 614 Students
2. Hatton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
3. R E Thompson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
4. Colbert Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 473 Students
5. Weeden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
6. Leighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 355 Students
7. Howell Graves Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students
8. Highland Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 221 Students
9. Webster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 220 Students
10. G W Trenholm Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35661, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35661, AL has a total population of 19,210 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35661, 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 35661, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35661, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35661, 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 35661, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35661, AL
How many schools are in 35661, AL?
35661, AL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,176 students in total.
How do schools in 35661 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 35661 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 35661 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35661?
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: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations