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Best Schools in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL has 18 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,142 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Glen Iris exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
The top high schools in Glen Iris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
2. Magic City Acceptance Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Magic City Acceptance Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
3. Shades Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
4. Parker High School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
5. Wenonah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
Best Middle Schools in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
The top middle schools in Glen Iris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Homewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
2. Irondale Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Jones Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
The top elementary schools in Glen Iris, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 888 Students
2. Shades Cahaba Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
3. Epic Alternative Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. Hall Kent Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students
5. Grantswood Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Oxmoor K5
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
7. Washington K8
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 567 Students
8. Glen Iris Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 731 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL has a total population of 8,754 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Glen Iris, Birmingham, 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 Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Glen Iris, Birmingham, 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 Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL
How many schools are in Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL?
Glen Iris, Birmingham, AL has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,142 students in total.
How do schools in Glen Iris perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Glen Iris score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Glen Iris exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Glen Iris?
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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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 10%
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 9%
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- Projected: 44%
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