Best Schools in Kirk, AL
Kirk, AL has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,361 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Kirk meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kirk, AL
The top high schools in Kirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 513 Students
2. Sipsey Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kirk, AL
The top middle schools in Kirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sipsey Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kirk, AL
The top elementary schools in Kirk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 558 Students
2. Buhl Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kirk, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kirk, AL has a total population of 306 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kirk, 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 Kirk, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirk, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kirk, 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 Kirk, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kirk, AL
How many schools are in Kirk, AL?
Kirk, AL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,361 students in total.
How do schools in Kirk perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Kirk score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Kirk meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kirk?
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: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations