Best Schools in 35020, AL
35020, AL has 24 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,857 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in 35020 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35020, AL
The top high schools in 35020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 729 Students
2. Hueytown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
3. Mcadory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
4. Wenonah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
5. Bessemer City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
6. Midfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35020, AL
The top middle schools in 35020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcadory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
2. Hueytown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
3. Rutledge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Bessemer City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
5. Jones Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35020, AL
The top elementary schools in 35020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lipscomb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Mccalla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
3. Mcadory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
4. Brighton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
5. Abrams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
6. Oxmoor K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
7. Greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
8. Westhills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
9. Jonesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
10. Midfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35020, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35020, AL has a total population of 23,898 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35020, 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 35020, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35020, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35020, 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 35020, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35020, AL
How many schools are in 35020, AL?
35020, AL has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,857 students in total.
How do schools in 35020 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 35020 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in 35020 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35020?
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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