Best Schools in Limestone County, AL
Limestone County, AL has 42 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 21 elementary) serving 36,394 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Limestone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Limestone County, AL
The top high schools in Limestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Clemens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2149 Students
2. Bob Jones High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1920 Students
3. East Limestone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1282 Students
4. West Limestone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 733 Students
5. Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
6. Ardmore High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 993 Students
7. Elkmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 643 Students
8. Clements High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 554 Students
9. Tanner High School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
10. Columbia High School
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
Best Middle Schools in Limestone County, AL
The top middle schools in Limestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1493 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1334 Students
3. Athens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
5. Williams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Limestone County, AL
The top elementary schools in Limestone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 876 Students
2. Brookhill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 366 Students
3. Rainbow Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
4. Mill Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 940 Students
5. Midtown Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 999 Students
6. Julian Newman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Athens City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 371 Students
7. Creekside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 560 Students
8. Cedar Hill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
9. Johnson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
10. Elkmont Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Limestone County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Limestone County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Limestone County, AL has a total population of 103,570 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Limestone County, 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 Limestone County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Limestone County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Limestone County, 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 Limestone County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Limestone County, AL
How many schools are in Limestone County, AL?
Limestone County, AL has 42 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 36,394 students in total.
How do schools in Limestone County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Limestone County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Limestone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Limestone County?
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: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Limestone County
5 places in Limestone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Limestone County (16 schools)
- Athens City (8 schools)