Best Schools in Margerum, AL
Margerum, AL has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 449 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Margerum greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Margerum, AL
The top high schools in Margerum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Margerum, AL
The top elementary schools in Margerum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Margerum, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Margerum, AL has a total population of 135 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Margerum, 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 Margerum, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Margerum, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Margerum, 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 Margerum, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Margerum, AL
How many schools are in Margerum, AL?
Margerum, AL has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 449 students in total.
How do schools in Margerum perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Margerum score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Margerum greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Margerum?
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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 29%
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