Best High Schools in 35126, AL

High schools
6
Students
6,377
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 35126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hewitttrussville High School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students

2. Locust Fork High School

A-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 406 Students

3. Mortimer Jordan High School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students

4. Huffman High Schoolmagnet

D-

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students

5. Pinson Valley High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students

6. Claychalkville High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students

Best Middle Schools in 35126, AL

Middle schools
5
Students
3,993
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 35126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hewitttrussville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students

2. North Jefferson Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 666 Students

3. Rudd Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students

4. Claychalkville Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students

5. Smith Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 35126, AL

Elementary schools
9
Students
5,966
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 35126, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Paine Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students

2. Locust Fork Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Blount County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 519 Students

3. Bryan Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

4. Kermit Johnson School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students

5. Bryant Park Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students

6. Clay Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students

7. Sun Valley Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

8. First Baptist Church-pinson

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

First Baptist Church-pinson • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 58 Students

9. Pinson Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 801 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35126, AL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

35126, AL has a total population of 21,332 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35126, AL

17,258

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35126, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35126, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35126, AL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,123 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35126, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 35126, AL

How many schools are in 35126, AL?

35126, AL has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 17,258 students in total.

How do schools in 35126 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 35126 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 35126 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35126?

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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