Best High Schools in 35005, AL

High schools
5
Students
3,994
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 35005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Corner High School

B+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students

2. Oak Grove High School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students

3. Gardendale High School

C

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

4. Minor High School

D-

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students

5. Jacksonolin High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

Best Middle Schools in 35005, AL

Middle schools
4
Students
2,346
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 35005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Corner Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students

2. Bragg Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students

3. Minor Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

4. Bush Hills Steam Academy

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 35005, AL

Elementary schools
6
Students
1,951
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 35005, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Jefferson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students

2. Brookville Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students

3. Adamsville Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students

4. Minor Community School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

5. Wylam Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

6. Uw Clemon Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35005, AL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

35005, AL has a total population of 7,548 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35005, AL

8,291

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35005, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

21.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35005, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35005, AL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,272 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35005, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 35005, AL

How many schools are in 35005, AL?

35005, AL has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,291 students in total.

How do schools in 35005 perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in 35005 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 35005 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35005?

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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