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Best Schools in Gardendale, AL
Gardendale, AL has 26 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,451 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Gardendale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gardendale, AL
The top high schools in Gardendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
2. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Mortimer Jordan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
4. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
5. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
6. Fultondale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 635 Students
7. Pinson Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gardendale, AL
The top middle schools in Gardendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
2. Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students
3. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
4. Springville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clair County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 578 Students
5. Sumiton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 452 Students
6. Rudd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gardendale, AL
The top elementary schools in Gardendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bryan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
2. Margaret Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clair County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 727 Students
3. Warrior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. Snow Rogers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
5. Bagley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 563 Students
6. Gardendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
7. Sumiton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 714 Students
8. Mount Olive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
9. Kermit Johnson School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
10. Fultondale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 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
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 Gardendale, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Gardendale, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gardendale, AL
How many schools are in Gardendale, AL?
Gardendale, AL has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,451 students in total.
How do schools in Gardendale perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Gardendale score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Gardendale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gardendale?
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: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Gardendale
4 of 4 schools in Gardendale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Gardendale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.