Best Schools in Leighton, AL
Leighton, AL has a total of 16 schools including 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 8,454 students attend Leighton, AL schools. On average, schools in Leighton score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Leighton underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Leighton, AL
Leighton, AL has 6 high schools with 3,871 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 Leighton score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Leighton underperform expectations.
1. Muscle Shoals High School
SchoolGrade
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students
2. Northridge High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
3. Colbert Heights High School
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Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
4. Hatton High School
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Lawrence County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
5. Tharptown High School
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Franklin County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
6. Colbert County High School
SchoolGrade
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Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leighton, AL
Leighton, AL has 2 middle schools with 1,388 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 Leighton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Leighton meet expectations.
1. Muscle Shoals Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, AL
Leighton, AL has 8 elementary schools with 3,195 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 Leighton score 31% 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 Leighton don't meet expectations.
1. Rock Quarry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Tharptown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 549 Students
3. Colbert Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 473 Students
4. Hatton Elementary School
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Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
5. Hatton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
6. Leighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 355 Students
7. Hazlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lawrence County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
8. Howell Graves Preschool
SchoolGrade
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Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leighton, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leighton, AL has a total population of 3,760 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leighton, 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 Leighton, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leighton, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leighton, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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