Best Schools in Gordon, AL
Gordon, AL has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,825 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Gordon greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gordon, AL
The top high schools in Gordon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 322 Students
2. Cottonwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students
3. Headland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 412 Students
4. Ashford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gordon, AL
The top middle schools in Gordon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 576 Students
2. Ashford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gordon, AL
The top elementary schools in Gordon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
2. Ashford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. Cottonwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
4. Headland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gordon, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gordon, AL has a total population of 1,256 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gordon, 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 Gordon, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gordon, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gordon, 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 Gordon, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gordon, AL
How many schools are in Gordon, AL?
Gordon, AL has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,825 students in total.
How do schools in Gordon perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Gordon score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Gordon greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gordon?
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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