Best Schools in Blount County, AL
Blount County, AL has 19 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,341 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Blount County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blount County, AL
The top high schools in Blount County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Hayden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 812 Students
4. Oneonta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
5. Jb Pennington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
6. Susan Moore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 481 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blount County, AL
The top middle schools in Blount County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oneonta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Hayden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blount County, AL
The top elementary schools in Blount County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students
2. Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 513 Students
3. Hayden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 Students
4. Oneonta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oneonta City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 630 Students
5. Susan Moore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 634 Students
6. Blountsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 658 Students
7. Hayden Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 566 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blount County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blount County, AL has a total population of 59,134 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blount County, 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 Blount County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blount County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blount County, 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 Blount County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blount County, AL
How many schools are in Blount County, AL?
Blount County, AL has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,341 students in total.
How do schools in Blount County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Blount County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Blount County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blount County?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Blount County
6 places in Blount County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Blountsville (4)
- Hayden (4)
- Oneonta (4)
- Cleveland (2)
- Locust Fork (2)
- Remlap (1)
School districts (2)
- Blount County (14 schools)
- Oneonta City (3 schools)