Best Schools in Lightwood, AL
Lightwood, AL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,193 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Lightwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lightwood, AL
The top high schools in Lightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wetumpka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1240 Students
2. Holtville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 554 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lightwood, AL
The top middle schools in Lightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holtville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 614 Students
2. Wetumpka Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 738 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lightwood, AL
The top elementary schools in Lightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holtville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 779 Students
2. Wetumpka Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmore County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 871 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lightwood, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lightwood, AL has a total population of 500 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lightwood, 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 Lightwood, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lightwood, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lightwood, 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 Lightwood, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lightwood, AL
How many schools are in Lightwood, AL?
Lightwood, AL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,193 students in total.
How do schools in Lightwood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Lightwood score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Lightwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lightwood?
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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