Best Schools in 35116, AL
35116, AL has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,562 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 35116 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35116, AL
The top high schools in 35116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mortimer Jordan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
2. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
3. Pinson Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35116, AL
The top middle schools in 35116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students
2. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
3. Rudd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35116, AL
The top elementary schools in 35116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bryan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
2. Warrior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Gardendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
4. Kermit Johnson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
5. Gods Kids Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gods Kids Learning Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 38 Students
6. Pinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 801 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35116, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35116, AL has a total population of 5,106 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35116, 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 35116, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35116, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35116, 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 35116, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35116, AL
How many schools are in 35116, AL?
35116, AL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,562 students in total.
How do schools in 35116 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 35116 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 35116 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35116?
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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