Best Schools in Cullman County, AL
Cullman County, AL has 40 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 16,846 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cullman County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cullman County, AL
The top high schools in Cullman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arab High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arab City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 779 Students
2. Cullman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
3. Holly Pond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
4. Cold Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
5. Vinemont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
6. West Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 606 Students
7. Hanceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
8. Good Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
9. Jb Pennington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
10. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cullman County, AL
The top middle schools in Cullman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arab Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arab City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 592 Students
2. Cullman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
3. Vinemont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
4. Fairview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
5. West Point Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
6. Good Hope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
7. Hanceville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cullman County, AL
The top elementary schools in Cullman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 594 Students
2. Arab Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arab City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 580 Students
3. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 584 Students
4. West Point Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 269 Students
5. Cold Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 519 Students
6. Vinemont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
7. Good Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 344 Students
8. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
9. West Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 518 Students
10. Welti Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cullman County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cullman County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cullman County, AL has a total population of 87,866 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cullman County, 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 Cullman County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cullman County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cullman County, 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 Cullman County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cullman County, AL
How many schools are in Cullman County, AL?
Cullman County, AL has 40 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 16,846 students in total.
How do schools in Cullman County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Cullman County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cullman County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cullman County?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cullman County
7 places in Cullman County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Cullman (16)
- Vinemont (5)
- Hanceville (3)
- Bremen (2)
- Holly Pond (2)
- Baileyton (1)
- Logan (1)
School districts (2)
- Cullman County (25 schools)
- Cullman City (5 schools)