Best Schools in 35244, AL
35244, AL has 35 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 18 elementary) serving 30,186 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 35244 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35244, AL
The top high schools in 35244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. Spain Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
3. Hoover High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
4. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
5. Pelham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
6. Shades Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
7. Mcadory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
8. Bessemer City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35244, AL
The top middle schools in 35244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. Berry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
3. Oak Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
4. Ira F Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
5. Helena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
6. Pelham Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
7. Mcadory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
8. Irondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
9. Bessemer City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35244, AL
The top elementary schools in 35244, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students
2. Deer Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
3. Brocks Gap Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 492 Students
4. Oak Mountain Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
5. Trace Crossings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
6. Riverchase Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
7. Helena Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 945 Students
8. Green Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
9. Rocky Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 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 35244, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35244, AL has a total population of 35,846 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35244, 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 35244, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35244, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35244, 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 35244, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35244, AL
How many schools are in 35244, AL?
35244, AL has 35 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 30,186 students in total.
How do schools in 35244 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 35244 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 35244 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35244?
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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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