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Best Schools in 35215, AL
35215, AL has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,507 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 35215 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35215, AL
The top high schools in 35215, 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. Fultondale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 635 Students
3. Huffman High Schoolmagnet
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
4. Pinson Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
5. Claychalkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students
6. Center Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35215, AL
The top middle schools in 35215, 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. Rudd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
3. Claychalkville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students
4. Huffman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
5. Erwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
6. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35215, AL
The top elementary schools in 35215, 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. Kermit Johnson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
3. Bryant Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
4. Sun Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
5. Chalkville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students
6. Fultondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
7. Erwin Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 502 Students
8. Martha Gaskins K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
9. Huffman Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
10. Pinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 801 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35215, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35215, AL has a total population of 46,349 with 30% 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 35215, 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 35215, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35215, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35215, 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 35215, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35215, AL
How many schools are in 35215, AL?
35215, AL has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,507 students in total.
How do schools in 35215 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 35215 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 35215 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35215?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations