Best Schools in Needham, AL
Needham, AL has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,324 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Needham don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Needham, AL
The top high schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Choctaw County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
2. Southern Choctaw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Needham, AL
The top elementary schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Choctaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
2. Choctaw County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choctaw County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Needham, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Needham, AL has a total population of 458 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Needham, 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 Needham, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Needham, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Needham, 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 Needham, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Needham, AL
How many schools are in Needham, AL?
Needham, AL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,324 students in total.
How do schools in Needham perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Needham score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Needham don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Needham?
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: 19%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations