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

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Payne City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1058 Students

2. Cherokee County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

3. Crossville High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students

2. Fort Payne Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students

2. Ruhuma Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students

3. Henagar Junior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students

4. Wills Valley Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fort Payne City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 808 Students

5. Little Ridge Intermediate School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

11,455

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

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

C-

16.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Fort Payne, AL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations