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Best Schools in 35242, AL
35242, AL has 31 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 23,097 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 35242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35242, AL
The top high schools in 35242, 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. Oak Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
3. Spain Park High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Chelsea High School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
5. Pelham High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
6. Shades Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
7. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35242, AL
The top middle schools in 35242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Berry Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
3. Oak Mountain Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
4. Chelsea Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
5. Pelham Park Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
6. Irondale Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
7. We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35242, AL
The top elementary schools in 35242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
2. Liberty Park Elementary
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
3. Greystone Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
4. Oak Mountain Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students
5. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
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Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
6. Oak Mountain Intermediate School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
7. Inverness Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 582 Students
8. Rocky Ridge Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
9. Forest Oaks Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
10. Pelham Oaks
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Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35242, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35242, AL has a total population of 56,892 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35242, 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 35242, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35242, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35242, 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 35242, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35242, AL
How many schools are in 35242, AL?
35242, AL has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 23,097 students in total.
How do schools in 35242 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 35242 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 35242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35242?
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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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 11%
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