Best Schools in 35051, AL
35051, AL has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,039 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 35051 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35051, AL
The top high schools in 35051, 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. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35051, AL
The top middle schools in 35051, 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. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35051, AL
The top elementary schools in 35051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 867 Students
2. Shelby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
3. Wilsonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
4. Forest Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
5. Elvin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35051, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35051, AL has a total population of 9,186 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35051, 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 35051, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35051, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35051, 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 35051, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35051, AL
How many schools are in 35051, AL?
35051, AL has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,039 students in total.
How do schools in 35051 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 35051 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 35051 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35051?
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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations