Best Schools in 35043, AL
35043, AL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,840 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 35043 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35043, AL
The top high schools in 35043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
2. Pelham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35043, AL
The top middle schools in 35043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Pelham Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35043, AL
The top elementary schools in 35043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
2. Chelsea Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 867 Students
3. Forest Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
4. Pelham Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
5. Pelham Ridge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35043, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35043, AL has a total population of 13,903 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35043, 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 35043, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35043, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35043, 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 35043, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35043, AL
How many schools are in 35043, AL?
35043, AL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,840 students in total.
How do schools in 35043 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 35043 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 35043 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35043?
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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