Best Schools in 36856, AL
36856, AL has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,543 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 36856 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36856, AL
The top high schools in 36856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36856, AL
The top middle schools in 36856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36856, AL
The top elementary schools in 36856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Olive Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
2. Mt Olive Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36856, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36856, AL has a total population of 7,765 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36856, 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 36856, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36856, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36856, 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 36856, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36856, AL
How many schools are in 36856, AL?
36856, AL has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,543 students in total.
How do schools in 36856 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 36856 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 36856 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36856?
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: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations