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Best Schools in Dora, AL
Dora, AL has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,947 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Dora meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dora, AL
The top high schools in Dora, 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. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Oak Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
4. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
5. Minor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dora, AL
The top middle schools in Dora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students
2. Bankhead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 301 Students
3. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Minor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dora, AL
The top elementary schools in Dora, 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. Bagley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 563 Students
3. Sumiton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students
4. West Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
5. Brookville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
6. Dora First Baptist Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora First Baptist Kindergarten • Private • Grades KG • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dora, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dora, AL has a total population of 8,051 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dora, 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 Dora, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dora, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dora, 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 Dora, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dora, AL
How many schools are in Dora, AL?
Dora, AL has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,947 students in total.
How do schools in Dora perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Dora score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Dora meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dora?
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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dora
3 of 3 schools in Dora carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Dora. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.