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Best Schools in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
Norwood, Birmingham, AL has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,447 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in Norwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
The top high schools in Norwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students
2. George Washington Carver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 531 Students
3. Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 738 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
The top middle schools in Norwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilkerson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
The top elementary schools in Norwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phillips Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 654 Students
2. Norwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
3. Tuggle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
4. Washington K8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 567 Students
5. Glen Iris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 731 Students
6. Hudson Keight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 633 Students
7. Hayes K8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birmingham City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 658 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norwood, Birmingham, AL has a total population of 3,206 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norwood, 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 Norwood, Birmingham, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norwood, Birmingham, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norwood, 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 Norwood, Birmingham, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norwood, Birmingham, AL
How many schools are in Norwood, Birmingham, AL?
Norwood, Birmingham, AL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,447 students in total.
How do schools in Norwood perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Norwood score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in Norwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norwood?
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: 16%
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