Best Schools in Alford, FL
Alford, FL has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,134 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Alford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alford, FL
The top high schools in Alford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cottondale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 402 Students
2. Marianna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
3. Chipley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alford, FL
The top middle schools in Alford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roulhac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alford, FL
The top elementary schools in Alford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carr Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
2. Cottondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Kate M. Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 941 Students
4. Marianna K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1768 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alford, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alford, FL has a total population of 2,693 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alford, FL
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 Alford, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alford, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alford, FL.
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 Alford, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alford, FL
How many schools are in Alford, FL?
Alford, FL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,134 students in total.
How do schools in Alford perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Alford score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Alford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alford?
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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