Best Schools in Calhoun County, AL
Calhoun County, AL has 42 public schools (12 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 18,829 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Calhoun County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhoun County, AL
The top high schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 782 Students
2. Piedmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
3. Pleasant Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students
4. White Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
5. Alexandria High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students
6. Weaver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 517 Students
7. Oxford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1288 Students
8. Ohatchee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 413 Students
9. Cleburne County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cleburne County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 570 Students
10. Wellborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, AL
The top middle schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Ce Hanna School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 601 Students
3. White Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 402 Students
4. Alexandria Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 485 Students
5. Oxford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 635 Students
6. Anniston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anniston City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
7. Saks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, AL
The top elementary schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piedmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
2. De Armanville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
3. White Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
4. Alexandria Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 720 Students
5. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
6. Oxford Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 794 Students
7. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Cleburne County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
8. Coldwater Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Oxford City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 398 Students
9. Kitty Stone Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 970 Students
10. Ohatchee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calhoun County, AL has a total population of 116,441 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calhoun County, AL
How many schools are in Calhoun County, AL?
Calhoun County, AL has 42 public schools: 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 18,829 students in total.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Calhoun County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Calhoun County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhoun 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: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calhoun County
8 places in Calhoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Anniston (15)
- Jacksonville (4)
- Alexandria (3)
- Oxford (3)
- Piedmont (3)
- Ohatchee (2)
- Weaver (2)
- Hobson City (1)
School districts (4)
- Calhoun County (17 schools)
- Oxford City (6 schools)
- Anniston City (5 schools)
- Piedmont City (3 schools)