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Best Schools in 35214, AL
35214, AL has 18 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,116 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 35214 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35214, AL
The top high schools in 35214, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardendale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
2. Parker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
3. Minor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students
4. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
5. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35214, AL
The top middle schools in 35214, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bragg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 746 Students
2. Minor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
3. Wilkerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35214, AL
The top elementary schools in 35214, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
2. Legacy Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Legacy Prep • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students
3. South Hampton K8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
4. Brookville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
5. Minor Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
6. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
7. Tuggle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
8. Uw Clemon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
9. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
10. Rock City Preparatory Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock City Preparatory Christian School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35214, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35214, AL has a total population of 18,347 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35214, 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 35214, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35214, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35214, 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 35214, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35214, AL
How many schools are in 35214, AL?
35214, AL has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,116 students in total.
How do schools in 35214 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 35214 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 35214 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35214?
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: 12%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 8%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations