Best Schools in Akron, AL
Akron, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,231 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Akron greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Akron, AL
The top high schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
2. Hale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
3. Greensboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Akron, AL
The top middle schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hale County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Greensboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
3. Robert Brown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 337 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Akron, AL
The top elementary schools in Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eutaw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 321 Students
2. Moundville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
3. Greensboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Akron, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Akron, AL has a total population of 820 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Akron, 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 Akron, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Akron, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Akron, 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 Akron, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Akron, AL
How many schools are in Akron, AL?
Akron, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,231 students in total.
How do schools in Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Akron score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Akron greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Akron?
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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