Best Schools in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, AL has a total of 79 schools including 26 high schools, 19 middle schools and 33 elementary schools. A total of 52,663 students attend Shelby County, AL schools. On average, schools in Shelby County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, AL has 26 high schools with 20,724 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 Shelby County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby 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. Oak Mountain High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
4. Spain Park High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
5. Hoover High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
6. Chelsea High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
7. Helena High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
8. Thompson High School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
9. Pelham High School
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Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
10. Shelby County High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, AL has 19 middle schools with 13,904 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 Shelby County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.
1. Liberty Park Middle School
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
3. Oak Mountain Middle School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1175 Students
4. Berry Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students
5. Ira F Simmons Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
6. Chelsea Middle School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
7. Thompson Middle School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
8. Helena Middle
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
9. Pelham Park Middle School
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Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
10. Leeds Middle School
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Leeds City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, AL has 33 elementary schools with 17,976 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 Shelby County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby County meet expectations.
1. Mt Laurel Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
2. Greystone Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
3. Meadow View Elementary School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 944 Students
4. Creek View Elementary School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 946 Students
5. Oak Mountain Intermediate School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
6. Riverchase Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
7. Brocks Gap Intermediate School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 492 Students
8. Oak Mountain Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 713 Students
9. Inverness Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 582 Students
10. Rocky Ridge Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 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.
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