Best Schools in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL has a total of 51 schools including 16 high schools, 13 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 26,820 students attend Bessemer, AL schools. On average, schools in Bessemer score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bessemer don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL has 16 high schools with 9,339 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 Bessemer score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bessemer underperform expectations.
1. Helena High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
2. Corner High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
3. Ashville High School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
4. Oak Grove High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
5. Hueytown High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
6. Mcadory High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
7. Pleasant Grove High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 729 Students
8. Oakman High School
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Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 305 Students
9. Minor High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students
10. Bessemer City High School
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Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL has 13 middle schools with 8,333 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 Bessemer score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bessemer meet expectations.
1. Pizitz Middle School
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Ira F Simmons Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
3. Helena Middle
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
4. Ashville Middle School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 370 Students
5. Mcadory Middle School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
6. Hueytown Middle School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
7. Bessemer City Middle School
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Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
8. Minor Middle School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
9. Rutledge School
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Midfield City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
10. Jones Valley Middle School
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Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL has 22 elementary schools with 9,148 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 Bessemer score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bessemer don't meet expectations.
1. Helena Intermediate School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 945 Students
2. Shades Mountain Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
3. Ashville Elementary School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 506 Students
4. Parrish Elementarymiddle School
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Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students
5. Oak Grove Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
6. West Jefferson Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
7. Mcadory Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
8. Concord Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
9. Hueytown Intermediate School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 481 Students
10. Mccalla Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bessemer, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bessemer, AL has a total population of 45,906 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bessemer, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bessemer, AL.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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