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Best Schools in 35209, AL
35209, AL has 26 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,881 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 35209 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35209, AL
The top high schools in 35209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Brook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 967 Students
2. Homewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
3. Magic City Acceptance Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Magic City Acceptance Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Shades Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
5. Parker High School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
6. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
7. Wenonah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35209, AL
The top middle schools in 35209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Brook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students
2. Homewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. Irondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
4. We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
5. Jones Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35209, AL
The top elementary schools in 35209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students
2. Edgewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 888 Students
3. Shades Cahaba Elementary School
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Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
4. Hall Kent Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
5. Grantswood Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Avondale Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
7. Oxmoor K5
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
8. Washington K8
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 567 Students
9. Glen Iris Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 731 Students
10. Creative Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Creative Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35209, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35209, AL has a total population of 28,608 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35209, 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 35209, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35209, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35209, 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 35209, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35209, AL
How many schools are in 35209, AL?
35209, AL has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,881 students in total.
How do schools in 35209 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 35209 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 35209 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35209?
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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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations