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Best Schools in 35068, AL
35068, AL has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,500 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 35068 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35068, AL
The top high schools in 35068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. Fultondale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 635 Students
3. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35068, AL
The top middle schools in 35068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35068, AL
The top elementary schools in 35068, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
2. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Fultondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
4. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35068, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35068, AL has a total population of 9,223 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35068, 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 35068, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35068, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35068, 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 35068, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35068, AL
How many schools are in 35068, AL?
35068, AL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,500 students in total.
How do schools in 35068 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 35068 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 35068 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35068?
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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