Best Schools in 35023, AL
35023, AL has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,371 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 35023 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35023, AL
The top high schools in 35023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
2. Pleasant Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 729 Students
3. Hueytown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
4. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. Bessemer City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35023, AL
The top middle schools in 35023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hueytown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Bush Hills Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
3. Bessemer City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35023, AL
The top elementary schools in 35023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
3. Concord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
4. Hueytown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
5. Brighton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
6. Abrams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
7. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
8. Wylam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
9. Westhills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
10. Hueytown Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 653 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35023, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35023, AL has a total population of 25,696 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35023, 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 35023, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35023, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35023, 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 35023, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35023, AL
How many schools are in 35023, AL?
35023, AL has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,371 students in total.
How do schools in 35023 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 35023 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 35023 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35023?
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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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 13%
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