Best High Schools in 35235, AL

High schools
4
Students
5,281
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 35235, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hewitttrussville High School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students

2. Shades Valley High School

B-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students

3. Huffman High Schoolmagnet

D-

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students

4. Claychalkville High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students

Best Middle Schools in 35235, AL

Middle schools
4
Students
3,100
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 35235, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hewitttrussville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students

2. Irondale Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

3. Claychalkville Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students

4. Huffman Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 35235, AL

Elementary schools
9
Students
6,302
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 35235, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cahaba Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students

2. Paine Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students

3. Magnolia Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

4. Christian School

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students

5. Bryant Park Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students

6. Clay Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students

7. Irondale Community School

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students

8. Chalkville Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students

9. Huffman Academy

F

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35235, AL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

35235, AL has a total population of 21,085 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35235, AL

14,834

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35235, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35235, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35235, AL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,747 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35235, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 35235, AL

How many schools are in 35235, AL?

35235, AL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,834 students in total.

How do schools in 35235 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 35235 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 35235 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35235?

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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