Best Schools in Anderson, AL
Anderson, AL has 5 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,597 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Anderson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anderson, AL
The top high schools in Anderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Lauderdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
3. West Limestone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anderson, AL
The top elementary schools in Anderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sugar Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
2. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anderson, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anderson, AL has a total population of 2,413 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anderson, 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 Anderson, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anderson, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anderson, 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 Anderson, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anderson, AL
How many schools are in Anderson, AL?
Anderson, AL has 5 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,597 students in total.
How do schools in Anderson perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Anderson score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Anderson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anderson?
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: 41%
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- Projected: 43%
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