7.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Waterloo, Alabama

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.8/10
Median household income: $48,350
Median home value: $190,400
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13%
Owner-occupied homes: 93%

How Waterloo compares

Median household income

$48k

81% of Alabama median

About Schools in Waterloo, Alabama

Waterloo, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 7.8 out of 10, schools in Waterloo perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Waterloo is Waterloo High School with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Waterloo is served by 1 school district: Lauderdale County. These districts collectively serve 7,992 students.

Waterloo's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $48,350. The poverty rate in the area is 8.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Other Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Waterloo High School 339 students · Pre-K–12th	339	Pre-K–12th	7.8

Schools in Waterloo

Waterloo, Alabama · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$48,350

Median Home Value

$190,400

Median Rent

$642/mo

Population

1,874

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Community Profile

Waterloo has a median household income of $48,350. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,400, with a median rent of $642/month. The local poverty rate of 8.3% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Alabama
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Resources

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School District

Lauderdale County

15 schools · 7,992 students

Nearby Cities

Cherokee (2 schools)

12 mi

Florrence (2 schools)

15 mi

Florence (14 schools)

23 mi

Sheffield (4 schools)

23 mi

Tuscumbia (8 schools)

25 mi

Muscle Shoals (6 schools)

27 mi

Red Bay (2 schools)

34 mi

Russellville (7 schools)

34 mi

Other Major Cities in Alabama

Top metros statewide by school count.

Birmingham 98 schools Mobile 81 schools Montgomery 72 schools Huntsville 71 schools Tuscaloosa 30 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Waterloo, Alabama

How many schools are in Waterloo, Alabama?

Waterloo has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Waterloo, Alabama?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Waterloo is 7.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Waterloo, Alabama?

The top-ranked school in Waterloo on MySchoolScout is Waterloo High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Waterloo, Alabama?

Waterloo is served by 1 school district: Lauderdale County.

What is the education level in Waterloo, Alabama?

According to Census data, 13% of adults in Waterloo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Waterloo, Alabama?

The median household income in Waterloo is approximately $48,350 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterloo, Alabama?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Waterloo is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Waterloo, Alabama?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.