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Best Schools in 35117, AL
35117, AL has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,412 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 35117 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35117, AL
The top high schools in 35117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
2. Mortimer Jordan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
3. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
4. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35117, AL
The top middle schools in 35117, 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. Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 439 Students
3. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35117, AL
The top elementary schools in 35117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bagley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 563 Students
2. Gardendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
3. Mount Olive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
4. Brookville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
5. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
6. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35117, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35117, AL has a total population of 5,741 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35117, 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 35117, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35117, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35117, 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 35117, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35117, AL
How many schools are in 35117, AL?
35117, AL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,412 students in total.
How do schools in 35117 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 35117 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 35117 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35117?
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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