Best Schools in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale, AL has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 11,368 students attend Cottondale, AL schools. On average, schools in Cottondale score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cottondale don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale, AL has 5 high schools with 4,058 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 Cottondale score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cottondale underperform expectations.
1. Northridge High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Brookwood High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
3. Holt High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
4. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale, AL has 5 middle schools with 3,149 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 Cottondale score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cottondale meet expectations.
1. Northridge Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Duncanville Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
3. Brookwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
4. Davisemerson Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
5. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale, AL has 8 elementary schools with 4,161 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 Cottondale score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cottondale meet expectations.
1. Rock Quarry Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Maxwell Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
3. Brookwood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
4. Vance Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. Cottondale Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
6. Holt Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
7. Woodland Forrest Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
8. Arcadia Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cottondale, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cottondale, AL has a total population of 9,285 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cottondale, 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 Cottondale, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cottondale, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cottondale, AL.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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