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Best Schools in 35204, AL
35204, AL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,106 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 8%, so schools in 35204 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35204, AL
The top high schools in 35204, 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
3. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35204, AL
The top middle schools in 35204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bush Hills Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Wilkerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35204, AL
The top elementary schools in 35204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
2. Tuggle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
3. Hemphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
4. Minor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
5. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35204, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35204, AL has a total population of 10,299 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35204, 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 35204, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35204, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35204, 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 35204, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35204, AL
How many schools are in 35204, AL?
35204, AL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,106 students in total.
How do schools in 35204 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 35204 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 8%, so on average schools in 35204 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35204?
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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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 20%
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