Best Schools in 36442, AL
36442, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,093 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 36442 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36442, AL
The top high schools in 36442, 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. Florala High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Samson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36442, AL
The top middle schools in 36442, 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. Samson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36442, AL
The top elementary schools in 36442, 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. Samson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Ws Harlan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36442, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36442, AL has a total population of 3,426 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36442, 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 36442, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36442, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36442, 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 36442, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36442, AL
How many schools are in 36442, AL?
36442, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,093 students in total.
How do schools in 36442 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 36442 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 36442 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36442?
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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