Best Schools in Sanford, AL
Sanford, AL has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,309 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanford, AL
The top high schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanford, AL
The top middle schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanford, AL
The top elementary schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straughn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Covington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanford, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanford, AL has a total population of 892 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanford, 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 Sanford, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanford, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanford, 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 Sanford, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanford, AL
How many schools are in Sanford, AL?
Sanford, AL has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,309 students in total.
How do schools in Sanford perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Sanford score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Sanford greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanford?
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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