Best Schools in Cardiff, AL
Cardiff, AL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,795 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Cardiff don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cardiff, AL
The top high schools in Cardiff, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
2. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cardiff, AL
The top middle schools in Cardiff, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students
2. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cardiff, AL
The top elementary schools in Cardiff, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bagley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 563 Students
2. Mount Olive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
3. Brookville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cardiff, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cardiff, AL has a total population of 212 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cardiff, 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 Cardiff, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cardiff, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cardiff, 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 Cardiff, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cardiff, AL
How many schools are in Cardiff, AL?
Cardiff, AL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,795 students in total.
How do schools in Cardiff perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Cardiff score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Cardiff don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cardiff?
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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