Best Schools in Dargin, AL
Dargin, AL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,988 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Dargin don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dargin, AL
The top high schools in Dargin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thompson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
2. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
3. Calera High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
4. Montevallo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dargin, AL
The top middle schools in Dargin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Montevallo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
4. Calera Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dargin, AL
The top elementary schools in Dargin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 944 Students
2. Thompson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 898 Students
3. Montevallo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 749 Students
4. Elvin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
5. Calera Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 766 Students
6. Calera Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 752 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dargin, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dargin, AL has a total population of 68 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dargin, 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 Dargin, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dargin, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dargin, 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 Dargin, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dargin, AL
How many schools are in Dargin, AL?
Dargin, AL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,988 students in total.
How do schools in Dargin perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dargin score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Dargin don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dargin?
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: 35%
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