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Best Schools in 35203, AL
35203, AL has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,960 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 35203 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35203, AL
The top high schools in 35203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
2. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35203, AL
The top middle schools in 35203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilkerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35203, AL
The top elementary schools in 35203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phillips Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 654 Students
2. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Tuggle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
4. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
5. Advent Episcopal Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Advent Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35203, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35203, AL has a total population of 3,548 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35203, 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 35203, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
96.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
21.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
74.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35203, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35203, 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 35203, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35203, AL
How many schools are in 35203, AL?
35203, AL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,960 students in total.
How do schools in 35203 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 35203 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 35203 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35203?
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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