Best Schools in 35124, AL
35124, AL has 29 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 26,827 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 35124 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35124, AL
The top high schools in 35124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. Spain Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
3. Chelsea High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
4. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
5. Thompson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
6. Pelham High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
7. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35124, AL
The top middle schools in 35124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
2. Oak Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
3. Chelsea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
4. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
5. Helena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
6. Pelham Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
7. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35124, AL
The top elementary schools in 35124, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students
2. Creek View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 946 Students
3. Oak Mountain Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
4. Meadow View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 944 Students
5. Riverchase Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
6. Helena Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 945 Students
7. Rocky Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
8. Thompson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 898 Students
9. Forest Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
10. Pelham Oaks
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Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35124, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35124, AL has a total population of 25,772 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35124, 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 35124, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35124, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35124, 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 35124, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35124, AL
How many schools are in 35124, AL?
35124, AL has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 26,827 students in total.
How do schools in 35124 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 35124 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 35124 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35124?
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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