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Best Schools in Cordova, AL
Cordova, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,048 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Cordova greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cordova, AL
The top high schools in Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cordova High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
2. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
3. Curry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cordova, AL
The top middle schools in Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bankhead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
2. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cordova, AL
The top elementary schools in Cordova, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cordova Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
2. Sumiton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students
3. Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
4. Parrish Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cordova, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cordova, AL has a total population of 4,470 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cordova, 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 Cordova, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cordova, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cordova, 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 Cordova, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cordova, AL
How many schools are in Cordova, AL?
Cordova, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,048 students in total.
How do schools in Cordova perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Cordova score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Cordova greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cordova?
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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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Cordova
3 of 3 schools in Cordova carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Cordova. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.