Best Schools in 36272, AL
36272, AL has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,027 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 36272 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36272, AL
The top high schools in 36272, 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. Pleasant Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students
3. White Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
4. Hokes Bluff High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
5. Cleburne County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 570 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36272, AL
The top middle schools in 36272, 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. White Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 402 Students
3. Hokes Bluff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
4. Cleburne County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36272, AL
The top elementary schools in 36272, 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. White Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
3. Fruithurst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
4. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
5. Hokes Bluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
6. Centre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
7. Cleburne County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36272, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36272, AL has a total population of 13,012 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36272, 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 36272, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36272, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36272, 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 36272, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36272, AL
How many schools are in 36272, AL?
36272, AL has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,027 students in total.
How do schools in 36272 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 36272 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 36272 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36272?
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: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations