Best Schools in Empire, AL
Empire, AL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,252 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Empire meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Empire, AL
The top high schools in Empire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
4. Curry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
Best Middle Schools in Empire, AL
The top middle schools in Empire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 550 Students
2. Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students
3. Curry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Empire, AL
The top elementary schools in Empire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blount County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 307 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. Valley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
5. Curry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
6. Hayden Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Empire, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Empire, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Empire, AL
How many schools are in Empire, AL?
Empire, AL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,252 students in total.
How do schools in Empire perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Empire score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Empire meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Empire?
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: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations