Best Schools in 36256, AL
36256, AL has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,171 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 36256 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36256, AL
The top high schools in 36256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dadeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
2. Central High School Of Clay County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36256, AL
The top middle schools in 36256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Jr High School Of Clay County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36256, AL
The top elementary schools in 36256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 486 Students
2. Dadeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36256, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36256, AL has a total population of 1,382 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36256, 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 36256, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36256, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36256, 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 36256, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36256, AL
How many schools are in 36256, AL?
36256, AL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,171 students in total.
How do schools in 36256 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 36256 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 36256 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36256?
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: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations