Little Ridge Intermediate School

Little Ridge Intermediate School serves 755 students in grades three through five in Fort Payne, Alabama. It earns a composite score of 8.9 out of 10 — an Excellent rating — built on an academic score of 8.8 and a perfect 10.0 for student growth. A 10.0 growth score is the ceiling of the rating scale, and it sets Little Ridge apart even among high-performing schools statewide.

Statewide, Little Ridge ranks #74 out of 1,356 public schools and outperforms 95% of Alabama schools. Among elementary schools specifically, it places #70 out of 696 — a top-10% finish measured against schools serving the same grade span. It holds the top spot among all six public schools in Fort Payne.

The school enrolls 755 students with a 17.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio and operates as a regular public school — no selective admissions, no specialized enrollment criteria. Its rankings reflect performance across a general student population. For families weighing third- through fifth-grade options in Fort Payne, Little Ridge is the clear top choice in the city and a strong performer by any statewide measure.

Located in a rural area, Little Ridge Intermediate School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.