Best High Schools in Empire, AL

Empire, AL has 5 high schools with 2,623 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 Empire score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Empire underperform expectations.

1. Hayden High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 812 Students

2. Corner High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students

3. Curry High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students

4. Dora High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students

5. Cordova High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

Best Middle Schools in Empire, AL

Empire, AL has 5 middle schools with 2,399 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 Empire score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Empire don't meet expectations.

1. Hayden Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 550 Students

2. Corner Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students

3. Curry Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students

4. Sumiton Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Empire, AL

Empire, AL has 3 elementary schools with 1,827 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 Empire score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Empire underperform expectations.

1. Curry Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students

2. Valley Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students

3. Sumiton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students

4. Hayden Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 566 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Empire, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Empire, AL has a total population of 3,695 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Empire, AL

6,849

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Empire, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

10.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Empire, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Empire, AL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

983 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • 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: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Burnwell, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Benoit, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sayre, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cordova, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations