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Best Schools in 35208, AL
35208, AL has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,358 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 9%, so schools in 35208 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35208, AL
The top high schools in 35208, 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. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35208, AL
The top middle schools in 35208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Acres Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
2. Bush Hills Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
3. Wilkerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35208, AL
The top elementary schools in 35208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Central Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
3. Tuggle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
4. Charles A Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
5. Wylam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
6. Hemphill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
7. Minor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35208, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35208, AL has a total population of 12,972 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35208, 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 35208, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35208, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35208, 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 35208, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35208, AL
How many schools are in 35208, AL?
35208, AL has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,358 students in total.
How do schools in 35208 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 35208 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 9%, so on average schools in 35208 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35208?
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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