Best Schools in 35959, AL
35959, AL has 6 public schools (0 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,488 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 35959 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best Elementary Schools in 35959, AL
The top elementary schools in 35959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
2. Ruhuma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35959, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35959, AL has a total population of 5,022 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35959, 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 35959, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35959, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35959, 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 35959, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35959, AL
How many schools are in 35959, AL?
35959, AL has 6 public schools: 0 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,488 students in total.
How do schools in 35959 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 35959 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 35959 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35959?
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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations