Best Schools in Forestdale, AL
Forestdale, AL has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,956 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Forestdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forestdale, AL
The top high schools in Forestdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students
2. Jacksonolin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forestdale, AL
The top middle schools in Forestdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forestdale, AL
The top elementary schools in Forestdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Hampton K8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
2. Minor Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Uw Clemon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
4. Rock City Preparatory Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock City Preparatory Christian School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forestdale, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forestdale, AL has a total population of 10,333 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forestdale, 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 Forestdale, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forestdale, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forestdale, 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 Forestdale, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forestdale, AL
How many schools are in Forestdale, AL?
Forestdale, AL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,956 students in total.
How do schools in Forestdale perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Forestdale score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Forestdale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forestdale?
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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