Best Schools in Blackwood, AL
Blackwood, AL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,142 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Blackwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blackwood, AL
The top high schools in Blackwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 412 Students
2. Dale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blackwood, AL
The top middle schools in Blackwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 576 Students
2. South Dale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blackwood, AL
The top elementary schools in Blackwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
2. Midland City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blackwood, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blackwood, AL has a total population of 307 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blackwood, 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 Blackwood, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blackwood, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blackwood, 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 Blackwood, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blackwood, AL
How many schools are in Blackwood, AL?
Blackwood, AL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,142 students in total.
How do schools in Blackwood perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Blackwood score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Blackwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blackwood?
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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