Best Schools in 35978, AL
35978, AL has 5 public schools (0 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,545 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 35978 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best Elementary Schools in 35978, AL
The top elementary schools in 35978, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henagar Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
2. Rosalie Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35978, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35978, AL has a total population of 5,117 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35978, 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 35978, 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
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35978, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35978, 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 35978, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35978, AL
How many schools are in 35978, AL?
35978, AL has 5 public schools: 0 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,545 students in total.
How do schools in 35978 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 35978 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 35978 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35978?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations