Best Schools in 35226, AL
35226, AL has 35 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 17 elementary) serving 28,404 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 35226 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35226, AL
The top high schools in 35226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vestavia Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1578 Students
2. Homewood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
3. Spain Park High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Hoover High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
5. Shades Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
6. Mcadory High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
7. Wenonah High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
8. Bessemer City High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35226, AL
The top middle schools in 35226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pizitz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Homewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
4. Berry Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
5. Ira F Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
6. Mcadory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
7. Irondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
8. Bessemer City Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
9. Jones Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35226, AL
The top elementary schools in 35226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 745 Students
2. Bluff Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
3. Deer Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
4. Brocks Gap Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 492 Students
5. Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
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Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 679 Students
6. Shades Mountain Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
7. Trace Crossings Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
8. Hall Kent Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
9. Green Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
10. Gwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35226, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35226, AL has a total population of 38,631 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35226, 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 35226, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35226, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35226, 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 35226, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35226, AL
How many schools are in 35226, AL?
35226, AL has 35 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 28,404 students in total.
How do schools in 35226 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 35226 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 35226 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35226?
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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