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Best Schools in Irondale, AL
Irondale, AL has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 16,727 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Irondale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Irondale, AL
The top high schools in Irondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vestavia Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1578 Students
2. Hewitttrussville High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students
3. Leeds High School
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Projected Test Scores
Leeds City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
4. Shades Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
5. Huffman High Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
6. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in Irondale, AL
The top middle schools in Irondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Hewitttrussville Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
3. Leeds Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Leeds City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
4. Irondale Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
5. Huffman Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
6. We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Irondale, AL
The top elementary schools in Irondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
2. Cahaba Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
3. Paine Elementary School
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Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students
4. Magnolia Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
5. Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
6. Grantswood Community School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
7. Leeds Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Leeds City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 625 Students
8. Avondale Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
9. Irondale Community School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
10. Leeds Primary School
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Leeds City • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Irondale, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Irondale, AL has a total population of 15,427 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Irondale, 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 Irondale, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Irondale, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Irondale, 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 Irondale, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Irondale, AL
How many schools are in Irondale, AL?
Irondale, AL has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 16,727 students in total.
How do schools in Irondale perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Irondale score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Irondale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Irondale?
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: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Irondale
3 of 3 schools in Irondale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Irondale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.