Best Schools in Hillsboro, AL
Hillsboro, AL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,309 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Hillsboro don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillsboro, AL
The top high schools in Hillsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckhorn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
2. Hatton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
3. Lawrence County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
4. East Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillsboro, AL
The top middle schools in Hillsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckhorn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Moulton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students
3. East Lawrence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillsboro, AL
The top elementary schools in Hillsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Market School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 394 Students
2. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students
3. East Lawrence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students
4. Hazlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsboro, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillsboro, AL has a total population of 3,102 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsboro, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hillsboro, AL
How many schools are in Hillsboro, AL?
Hillsboro, AL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,309 students in total.
How do schools in Hillsboro perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hillsboro score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Hillsboro don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillsboro?
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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