Best Schools in Calera, AL
Calera, AL has a total of 15 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 9,287 students attend Calera, AL schools. On average, schools in Calera score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Calera underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Calera, AL
Calera, AL has 5 high schools with 3,625 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Calera score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Calera don't meet expectations.
1. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
2. Montevallo High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students
3. Calera High
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
4. Chilton County High School
SchoolGrade
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Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
5. Jemison High School
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Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calera, AL
Calera, AL has 4 middle schools with 1,912 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Calera score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Calera don't meet expectations.
1. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Calera Middle
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. Montevallo Middle School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
4. Jemison Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Chilton County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calera, AL
Calera, AL has 6 elementary schools with 3,750 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Calera score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Calera don't meet expectations.
1. Shelby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
2. Elvin Hill Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
3. Montevallo Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 749 Students
4. Calera Intermediate School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 766 Students
5. Jemison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Chilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 740 Students
6. Calera Elementary
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 752 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calera, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calera, AL has a total population of 17,202 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calera, 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 Calera, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calera, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calera, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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