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Best Schools in Alabaster, AL
Alabaster, AL has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,485 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Alabaster don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alabaster, AL
The top high schools in Alabaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
2. Thompson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
3. Pelham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
4. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
5. Calera High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
6. Montevallo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 506 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alabaster, AL
The top middle schools in Alabaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Helena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
3. Pelham Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
5. Montevallo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
6. Calera Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alabaster, AL
The top elementary schools in Alabaster, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creek View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 946 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 944 Students
3. Helena Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 945 Students
4. Thompson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 898 Students
5. Pelham Ridge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
6. Montevallo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 749 Students
7. Elvin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
8. Calera Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 766 Students
9. Helena Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 868 Students
10. Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alabaster, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alabaster, AL has a total population of 27,738 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alabaster, 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 Alabaster, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alabaster, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alabaster, 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 Alabaster, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alabaster, AL
How many schools are in Alabaster, AL?
Alabaster, AL has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,485 students in total.
How do schools in Alabaster perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Alabaster score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Alabaster don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alabaster?
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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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Alabaster
4 of 4 schools in Alabaster carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Alabaster. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.