Best Schools in Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County, AL has 221 public schools (33 high, 33 middle, 127 elementary) serving 113,463 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Brook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 967 Students
2. Vestavia Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1578 Students
3. Hewitttrussville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students
4. Homewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
5. Ramsay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
6. Spain Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
7. Hoover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
8. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
9. Magic City Acceptance Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Magic City Acceptance Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
10. Corner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Mountain Brook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students
3. Pizitz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
4. Liberty Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
5. Homewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
6. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
7. Berry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
8. Hewitttrussville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
9. Ira F Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
10. Helena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, AL
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 778 Students
2. Mountain Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students
3. Cherokee Bend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
4. Brookwood Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
5. Edgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 888 Students
6. Liberty Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
7. East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
8. Greystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
9. Shades Cahaba Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
10. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 745 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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, AL
How many schools are in Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County, AL has 221 public schools: 33 high schools, 33 middle schools and 127 elementary schools, serving 113,463 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 221 schools in Jefferson County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
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: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
29 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (29)
- Birmingham (47)
- Bessemer (11)
- Hoover (11)
- Mountain Brook (6)
- Trussville (6)
- Homewood (5)
- Pinson (5)
- Vestavia Hills (5)
- Fairfield (4)
- Gardendale (4)
- Hueytown (4)
- Leeds (4)
- Adamsville (3)
- Irondale (3)
- Mccalla (3)
- Midfield (3)
- Pleasant Grove (3)
- Tarrant (3)
- Warrior (3)
- Dora (2)
- Kimberly (2)
- Morris (2)
- Brighton (1)
- Clay (1)
- Fultondale (1)
- Graysville (1)
- Lipscomb (1)
- Mount Olive (1)
- Quinton (1)
School districts (12)
- Jefferson County (55 schools)
- Birmingham City (42 schools)
- Hoover City (16 schools)
- Vestavia Hills City (9 schools)
- Bessemer City (7 schools)
- Mountain Brook City (6 schools)
- Homewood City (5 schools)
- Trussville City (5 schools)
- Fairfield City (4 schools)
- Leeds City (4 schools)
- Midfield City (3 schools)
- Tarrant City (3 schools)