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

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students

2. Brookwood High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students

3. Holt High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students

4. Paul W Bryant High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

2. Duncanville Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students

3. Brookwood Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students

4. Davisemerson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students

5. Eastwood Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students

2. Maxwell Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students

3. Brookwood Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students

4. Vance Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

5. Cottondale Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

6. Holt Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students

7. Woodland Forrest Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students

8. Arcadia Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

11,368

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

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

C+

17.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,819 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cottondale, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations