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Best Schools in Shorter, AL
Shorter, AL has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,777 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Shorter meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shorter, AL
The top high schools in Shorter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Booker T Washington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students
2. Bullock County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shorter, AL
The top middle schools in Shorter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shorter, AL
The top elementary schools in Shorter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullock County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 527 Students
2. Dc Wolfe School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shorter, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shorter, AL has a total population of 1,498 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shorter, 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 Shorter, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shorter, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shorter, 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 Shorter, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shorter, AL
How many schools are in Shorter, AL?
Shorter, AL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,777 students in total.
How do schools in Shorter perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Shorter score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Shorter meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shorter?
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: 28%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
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Every school in Shorter
1 of 1 schools in Shorter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Shorter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.