Best Schools in Waterford, AL
Waterford, AL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,230 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Waterford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterford, AL
The top high schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
2. Daleville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daleville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterford, AL
The top middle schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Dale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Daleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Daleville City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, AL
The top elementary schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
2. Midland City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterford, AL has a total population of 136 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterford, 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 Waterford, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, 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 Waterford, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterford, AL
How many schools are in Waterford, AL?
Waterford, AL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,230 students in total.
How do schools in Waterford perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Waterford score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Waterford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterford?
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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