Best High Schools in Our Town, AL

High schools
4
Students
2,212
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Our Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Elmore County High School

A

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elmore County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students

2. Benjamin Russell High School

B-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexander City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students

3. Dadeville High School

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students

4. Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Coosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students

Best Middle Schools in Our Town, AL

Middle schools
3
Students
1,354
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Our Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eclectic Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elmore County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students

2. William L Radney Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 438 Students

3. Alexander City Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexander City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Our Town, AL

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,867
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Our Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eclectic Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elmore County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 665 Students

2. Dadeville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tallapoosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students

3. Central Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coosa County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students

4. Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alexander City • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 418 Students

5. Jim Pearson Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Alexander City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 772 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Our Town, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Our Town, AL has a total population of 1,089 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Our Town, AL

6,433

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Our Town, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Our Town, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Our Town, AL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Our Town, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Our Town, AL

How many schools are in Our Town, AL?

Our Town, AL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,433 students in total.

How do schools in Our Town perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Our Town score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Our Town meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Our Town?

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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