Best Schools in Colony, AL
Colony, AL has 8 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,979 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Colony underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colony, AL
The top high schools in Colony, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Cold Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
3. Hanceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colony, AL
The top middle schools in Colony, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 550 Students
2. Hanceville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colony, AL
The top elementary schools in Colony, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cold Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 519 Students
2. Hanceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
3. Hayden Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 566 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colony, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colony, AL has a total population of 1,045 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colony, 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 Colony, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colony, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colony, 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 Colony, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colony, AL
How many schools are in Colony, AL?
Colony, AL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,979 students in total.
How do schools in Colony perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Colony score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Colony underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colony?
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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