Best Schools in 36421, AL
36421, AL has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,517 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 36421 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36421, AL
The top high schools in 36421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
2. Andalusia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andalusia City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
3. W S Neal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escambia County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
4. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conecuh County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36421, AL
The top middle schools in 36421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Andalusia Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andalusia City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 248 Students
3. W S Neal Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escambia County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 416 Students
4. Thurgood Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conecuh County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36421, AL
The top elementary schools in 36421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
2. Andalusia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andalusia City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1126 Students
3. Fleeta School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 196 Students
4. W S Neal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escambia County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
5. Evergreen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conecuh County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36421, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36421, AL has a total population of 9,158 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36421, 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 36421, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36421, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36421, 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 36421, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36421, AL
How many schools are in 36421, AL?
36421, AL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,517 students in total.
How do schools in 36421 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 36421 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 36421 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36421?
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: 33%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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