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Best Schools in 36861, AL
36861, AL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,990 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 36861 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 36861, AL
The top high schools in 36861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Russell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Dadeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in 36861, AL
The top middle schools in 36861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William L Radney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 438 Students
2. Alexander City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 36861, AL
The top elementary schools in 36861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dadeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
2. Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 418 Students
3. Jim Pearson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 772 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 36861, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
36861, AL has a total population of 3,351 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 36861, 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 36861, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 36861, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 36861, 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 36861, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 36861, AL
How many schools are in 36861, AL?
36861, AL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,990 students in total.
How do schools in 36861 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 36861 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 36861 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 36861?
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: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 33%
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