Best Schools in 36262, AL
36262, AL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,532 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 36262 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36262, AL
The top high schools in 36262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Cleburne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 570 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36262, AL
The top middle schools in 36262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Cleburne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36262, AL
The top elementary schools in 36262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
2. Fruithurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
3. Cleburne County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36262, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36262, AL has a total population of 1,452 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36262, 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 36262, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36262, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36262, 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 36262, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36262, AL
How many schools are in 36262, AL?
36262, AL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,532 students in total.
How do schools in 36262 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 36262 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 36262 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36262?
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: 40%
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