Best Schools in Oakland, AL
Oakland, AL has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 928 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Oakland meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland, AL
The top high schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 603 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, AL
The top elementary schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland, AL has a total population of 349 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland, 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 Oakland, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland, 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 Oakland, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland, AL
How many schools are in Oakland, AL?
Oakland, AL has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 928 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Oakland score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Oakland meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland?
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: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
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