Best High Schools in 35243, AL

35243, AL has 6 high schools with 6,948 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 35243 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 35243 exceed expectations.

1. Mountain Brook High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 967 Students

2. Vestavia Hills High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1578 Students

3. Oak Mountain High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students

4. Spain Park High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

5. Shades Valley High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in 35243, AL

35243, AL has 6 middle schools with 4,842 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 35243 score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 35243 exceed expectations.

1. Pizitz Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students

2. Liberty Park Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students

3. Mountain Brook Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students

4. Berry Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students

5. Irondale Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in 35243, AL

35243, AL has 11 elementary schools with 6,657 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 35243 score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 35243 exceed expectations.

1. Mountain Brook Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students

2. East Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students

3. Brookwood Forest Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students

4. West Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students

5. Liberty Park Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students

6. Greystone Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students

7. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students

8. Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

9. Oak Mountain Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students

10. Oak Mountain Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35243, AL

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

Community Factors

35243, AL has a total population of 21,469 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35243, AL

18,447

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35243, AL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35243, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35243, AL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,408 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35243, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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