Best High Schools in Gardendale, AL

Gardendale, AL has 7 high schools with 5,037 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 Gardendale score 23% 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 Gardendale underperform expectations.

1. Springville High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students

2. Mortimer Jordan High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students

3. 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

4. Gardendale High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

5. Pinson Valley High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students

6. 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

Best Middle Schools in Gardendale, AL

Gardendale, AL has 6 middle schools with 3,548 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 Gardendale score 32% 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 Gardendale don't meet expectations.

1. Springville Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 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. Bragg Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students

4. North Jefferson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

5. 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

6. Rudd Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gardendale, AL

Gardendale, AL has 9 elementary schools with 5,316 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 Gardendale score 32% 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 Gardendale don't meet expectations.

1. Margaret Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 727 Students

2. Bryan Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 681 Students

3. Gardendale Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students

4. Mount Olive Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students

5. Snow Rogers Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students

6. Kermit Johnson School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students

7. 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

8. Fultondale Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 982 Students

9. Child Enrichment Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Child Enrichment Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gardendale, AL

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

Community Factors

Gardendale, AL has a total population of 15,948 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gardendale, AL

13,901

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gardendale, AL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gardendale, AL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,312 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Gardendale, AL

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Mount Olive, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fultondale, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cardiff, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Morris, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brookside, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tarrant, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Forestdale, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kimberly, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Center Point, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sayre, AL

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