Best Schools in Waterloo, Alabama
1 schools · 1 Other
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Waterloo High School
Other · Lauderdale County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.6
out of 10
Median Home
$190,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.6
out of 10
Median Home
$190,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Waterloo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo High School | 8.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.6/10
- Median household income
- $48,350
- Median home value
- $190,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 93%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
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 8.6 out of 10, schools in Waterloo perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Waterloo is Waterloo High School with a composite score of 8.6/10, 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.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 339 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.6 |
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.
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- State
- Alabama
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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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 8.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
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 8.6/10.
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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.