Best Schools in 36701, AL
36701, AL has 23 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,035 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 36701 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36701, AL
The top high schools in 36701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dallas County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
2. Selma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
3. Keith Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 217 Students
4. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
5. Saints Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36701, AL
The top middle schools in 36701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William R Martin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 229 Students
2. The Rbhudson Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 349 Students
3. Tipton Durant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 185 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36701, AL
The top elementary schools in 36701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Je Terry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 80 Students
2. Valley Grande Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
3. Meadowview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 276 Students
4. Payne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 176 Students
5. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
6. Edgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
7. Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 137 Students
8. Brantley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 Students
9. Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selma City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
10. Bruce K Craig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36701, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36701, AL has a total population of 21,559 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36701, 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 36701, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36701, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36701, 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 36701, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36701, AL
How many schools are in 36701, AL?
36701, AL has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,035 students in total.
How do schools in 36701 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 36701 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 36701 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36701?
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: 14%
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations