Best Schools in Whitehead, AL
Whitehead, AL has 3 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,218 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Whitehead exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitehead, AL
The top high schools in Whitehead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Lauderdale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitehead, AL
The top elementary schools in Whitehead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitehead, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitehead, AL has a total population of 485 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitehead, 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 Whitehead, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitehead, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitehead, 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 Whitehead, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitehead, AL
How many schools are in Whitehead, AL?
Whitehead, AL has 3 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,218 students in total.
How do schools in Whitehead perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Whitehead score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Whitehead exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitehead?
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: 45%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 35%
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