Best High Schools in Vestavia Hills, AL

Vestavia Hills, AL has 9 high schools with 11,706 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 Vestavia Hills score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Vestavia Hills exceed expectations.

1. Mountain Brook High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 967 Students

2. Vestavia Hills High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1578 Students

3. Homewood High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students

4. Oak Mountain High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students

5. Spain Park High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

6. Hoover High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students

7. Shades Valley High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students

Best Middle Schools in Vestavia Hills, AL

Vestavia Hills, AL has 8 middle schools with 6,650 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 Vestavia Hills score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Vestavia Hills exceed expectations.

1. Pizitz Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students

2. Liberty Park Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students

3. Mountain Brook Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students

4. Homewood Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

5. Berry Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1113 Students

6. Ira F Simmons Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

7. Irondale Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Vestavia Hills, AL

Vestavia Hills, AL has 19 elementary schools with 9,975 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 Vestavia Hills score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Vestavia Hills exceed expectations.

1. Mountain Brook Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students

2. East Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students

3. Brookwood Forest Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students

4. West Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 745 Students

5. Liberty Park Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students

6. Bluff Park Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students

7. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students

8. Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

9. Oak Mountain Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students

10. Shades Cahaba Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Homewood City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Vestavia Hills, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Vestavia Hills, AL has a total population of 43,029 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Vestavia Hills, AL

28,331

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Vestavia Hills, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.60 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vestavia Hills, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vestavia Hills, AL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,591 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Vestavia Hills, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Vestavia Hills, AL

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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Meadowbrook, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hoover, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Indian Springs Village, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Birmingham, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Simmsville, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Irondale, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairfield, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sterrett, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations