Best Schools in 35979, AL
35979, AL has 2 public schools (0 high, 0 middle, 0 elementary) serving 1,293 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 35979 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35979, AL
The top high schools in 35979, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ider School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 601 Students
2. North Sand Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 692 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35979, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35979, AL has a total population of 1,328 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 64%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35979, 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 35979, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35979, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35979, 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 35979, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35979, AL
How many schools are in 35979, AL?
35979, AL has 2 public schools: 0 high schools, 0 middle schools and 0 elementary schools, serving 1,293 students in total.
How do schools in 35979 perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in 35979 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 35979 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35979?
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: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations