Best High Schools in South Calera, AL

South Calera, AL has 3 high schools with 2,336 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Calera score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Calera underperform expectations.

1. Shelby County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Calera High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students

3. Jemison High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Calera, AL

South Calera, AL has 3 middle schools with 1,543 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Calera score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Calera don't meet expectations.

1. Columbiana Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

2. Calera Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

3. Jemison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Calera, AL

South Calera, AL has 3 elementary schools with 1,715 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Calera score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Calera don't meet expectations.

1. Shelby Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

2. Calera Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 766 Students

3. Jemison Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 740 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Calera, AL

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

Community Factors

South Calera, AL has a total population of 132 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Calera, AL

5,594

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Calera, AL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Calera, AL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

144 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Calera, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Calera, AL

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Calera, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Minooka, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dargin, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wessington, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jemison, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Montevallo, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Shelby, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Collins Chapel, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wilton, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ryan, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations