Best Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County, AL has a total of 246 schools including 68 high schools, 51 middle schools and 122 elementary schools. A total of 119,214 students attend Jefferson County, AL schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County, AL has 68 high schools with 38,182 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 Jefferson County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County underperform expectations.
1. Mountain Brook High School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 967 Students
2. Vestavia Hills High School
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1578 Students
3. Homewood High School
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Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
4. Oak Mountain High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
5. Spain Park High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
6. Hewitttrussville High School
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Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students
7. Hoover High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
8. Helena High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
9. Shades Valley High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students
10. Mortimer Jordan High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County, AL has 51 middle schools with 29,653 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 Jefferson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Pizitz Middle School
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Liberty Park Middle School
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
3. Mountain Brook Junior High School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students
4. Homewood Middle School
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Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
5. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
6. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
7. Hewitttrussville Middle School
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Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
8. Berry Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students
9. Ira F Simmons Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
10. Helena Middle
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County, AL has 122 elementary schools with 50,900 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 Jefferson County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Crestline Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 778 Students
2. Mountain Brook Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students
3. East Elementary
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
4. Cherokee Bend Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
5. Brookwood Forest Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
6. Paine Elementary School
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Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students
7. Edgewood Elementary School
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Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 888 Students
8. West Elementary
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students
9. Liberty Park Elementary
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
10. Greystone Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, AL has a total population of 674,721 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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