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Best Schools in 35217, AL
35217, AL has 22 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,480 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 35217 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35217, AL
The top high schools in 35217, 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. Tarrant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tarrant City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 559 Students
4. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
5. Huffman High Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
6. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
7. Center Point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 774 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35217, AL
The top middle schools in 35217, 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. Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
3. Erwin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
4. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35217, AL
The top elementary schools in 35217, 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. Sun Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
3. Fultondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
4. Erwin Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 502 Students
5. Martha Gaskins K5
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
6. Tarrant Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Tarrant City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 402 Students
7. Barrett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
8. Inglenook School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students
9. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
10. Center Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 618 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35217, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35217, AL has a total population of 12,714 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35217, 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 35217, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35217, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35217, 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 35217, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35217, AL
How many schools are in 35217, AL?
35217, AL has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,480 students in total.
How do schools in 35217 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 35217 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 35217 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35217?
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: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 8%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations