Best Schools in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, AL has 77 public schools (15 high, 14 middle, 39 elementary) serving 53,589 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, AL
The top high schools in Shelby County, 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. Oak Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
3. Spain Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
5. Hoover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
6. Helena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
7. Thompson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
8. Pelham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
9. Vincent Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 465 Students
10. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, AL
The top middle schools in Shelby County, 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. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
3. Berry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1113 Students
4. Oak Mountain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
5. Chelsea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
6. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
7. Helena Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
8. Pelham Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
9. Leeds Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leeds City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
10. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, AL
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
2. Greystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
3. Oak Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students
4. Creek View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 946 Students
5. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
6. Brocks Gap Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 492 Students
7. Oak Mountain Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
8. Inverness Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 582 Students
9. Meadow View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 944 Students
10. Trace Crossings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, AL has a total population of 223,024 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby 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 Shelby County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby 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 Shelby County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, AL
How many schools are in Shelby County, AL?
Shelby County, AL has 77 public schools: 15 high schools, 14 middle schools and 39 elementary schools, serving 53,589 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 77 schools in Shelby County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby 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: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
11 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Pelham (5)
- Alabaster (4)
- Chelsea (4)
- Helena (4)
- Montevallo (4)
- Calera (3)
- Columbiana (3)
- Vincent (2)
- Maylene (1)
- Shelby (1)
- Wilsonville (1)
School districts (3)
- Shelby County (29 schools)
- Alabaster City (5 schools)
- Pelham City (4 schools)