Best Schools in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL has a total of 18 schools including 4 high schools, 10 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 11,455 students attend Fort Payne, AL schools. On average, schools in Fort Payne score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fort Payne don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL has 4 high schools with 2,180 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 Fort Payne score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fort Payne underperform expectations.
1. Fort Payne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students
2. Cherokee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
3. Crossville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL has 10 middle schools with 6,958 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 Fort Payne score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fort Payne meet expectations.
1. Centre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
2. Fort Payne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL has 4 elementary schools with 2,317 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 Fort Payne score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fort Payne exceed expectations.
1. Centre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
2. Ruhuma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
3. Henagar Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
4. Wills Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Payne City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 808 Students
5. Little Ridge Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 721 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Payne, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Payne, AL has a total population of 19,953 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Payne, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Payne, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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