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Best Schools in 35228, AL
35228, AL has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,741 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 35228 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35228, AL
The top high schools in 35228, 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 6 - 12 • 729 Students
2. Mcadory High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
3. Wenonah High School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
4. Jacksonolin High School
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Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. Fairfield High Preparatory School
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Fairfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
6. Midfield High School
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Midfield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35228, AL
The top middle schools in 35228, 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. Hueytown Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
3. Green Acres Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
4. Rutledge School
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Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
5. C J Donald Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfield City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
6. Jones Valley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35228, AL
The top elementary schools in 35228, 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. Brighton School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
3. Oxmoor K5
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Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
4. Central Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
5. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
6. Charles A Brown Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
7. Glen Oaks Elementary School
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Fairfield City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
8. Midfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Midfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
9. Robinson Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfield City • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35228, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35228, AL has a total population of 9,556 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35228, 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 35228, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35228, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35228, 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 35228, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35228, AL
How many schools are in 35228, AL?
35228, AL has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,741 students in total.
How do schools in 35228 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 35228 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 35228 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35228?
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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