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Best Schools in 35218, AL
35218, AL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,065 students. On average they score 7% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 35218 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35218, AL
The top high schools in 35218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 729 Students
2. Fairfield High Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
3. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35218, AL
The top middle schools in 35218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C J Donald Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
2. Bush Hills Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35218, AL
The top elementary schools in 35218, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 616 Students
2. Minor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
3. Charles A Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
4. Wylam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
5. Central Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
6. Holy Family Catholic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family Catholic Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35218, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35218, AL has a total population of 6,538 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35218, 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 35218, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35218, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35218, 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 35218, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35218, AL
How many schools are in 35218, AL?
35218, AL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,065 students in total.
How do schools in 35218 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 35218 score 7% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 35218 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35218?
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: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations