Best Schools in 36785, AL
36785, AL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,224 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in 36785 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36785, AL
The top high schools in 36785, 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. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
3. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36785, AL
The top middle schools in 36785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowndes County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Hayneville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 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 36785, AL
The top elementary schools in 36785, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksonsteele Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
3. Brantley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 Students
4. Bruce K Craig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 204 Students
5. Southside Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 151 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36785, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36785, AL has a total population of 1,008 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36785, 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 36785, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36785, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36785, 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 36785, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36785, AL
How many schools are in 36785, AL?
36785, AL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,224 students in total.
How do schools in 36785 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 36785 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in 36785 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36785?
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: 19%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations