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Best Schools in 35206, AL
35206, AL has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,805 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 35206 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35206, AL
The top high schools in 35206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shades Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
2. Huffman High Schoolmagnet
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
3. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35206, AL
The top middle schools in 35206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. I3 Academy Phase 2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
I3 Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 9 • 208 Students
2. Irondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
4. Huffman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35206, AL
The top elementary schools in 35206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
2. Irondale Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. Robinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
4. Martha Gaskins K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
5. Huffman Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
6. Barrett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
7. Hayes K8
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 658 Students
8. Trinity Outreach Ministries
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Projected Test Scores
Trinity Outreach Ministries • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 40 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35206, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35206, AL has a total population of 15,674 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35206, 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 35206, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35206, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35206, 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 35206, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35206, AL
How many schools are in 35206, AL?
35206, AL has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,805 students in total.
How do schools in 35206 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 35206 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 35206 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35206?
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: 19%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 16%
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