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Best Schools in 35221, AL
35221, AL has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,414 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in 35221 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35221, AL
The top high schools in 35221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcadory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
2. Wenonah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
3. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
4. Midfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35221, AL
The top middle schools in 35221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcadory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
2. Green Acres Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
3. Rutledge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Jones Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35221, AL
The top elementary schools in 35221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lipscomb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Oxmoor K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
3. Central Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
4. Midfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
5. West End Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
6. Richard Arrington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
7. Miracle Academy Private Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miracle Academy Private Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35221, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35221, AL has a total population of 4,090 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35221, 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 35221, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35221, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35221, 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 35221, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35221, AL
How many schools are in 35221, AL?
35221, AL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,414 students in total.
How do schools in 35221 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 35221 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in 35221 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35221?
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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