Alabama›Jefferson County›Birmingham
Best Schools in Birmingham, Alabama
Compare 62 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
62
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,830
Total Students
Across Birmingham
18.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
62 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,648 students at Oak Mountain High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
West End Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
0
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain Intermediate School
publicelementaryGrade 4-5
5486 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
636
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
1,648
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Inverness Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
5251 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Mountain Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
0
Rating
Students
1,168
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning
publichighGrade 3-12
3900 24Th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35207
0
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Richard Arrington Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2101 Jefferson Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
0
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hayes K8
publicmiddlePK-8
505 43Rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
0
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bush Hills Steam Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
900 16Th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35208
0
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
501 81St Street South, Birmingham, AL 35206
0
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oxmoor K5
publicelementaryPK-5
3600 Sydney Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211
0
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Huffman Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35215
0
Rating
Students
779
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Phillips Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
2316 7Th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
0
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sun Valley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1010 18Th Ave Nw, Birmingham, AL 35215
0
Rating
Students
678
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martha Gaskins K5
publicelementaryPK-5
200 Dalton Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215
0
Rating
Students
537
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Hampton K8
publicmiddlePK-8
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City, Birmingham, AL 35214
0
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Glen Iris Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1115 11Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
0
Rating
Students
827
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wylam Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
701 Erie Street, Birmingham, AL 35224
0
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
George Washington Carver High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3900 24Th St N, Birmingham, AL 35207
0
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wilkerson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
116 11Th Ct W, Birmingham, AL 35204
0
Rating
Students
424
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama is home to 62 schools serving over 31,830 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birmingham, Alabama?
There are 62 schools in Birmingham, serving 31,830 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Birmingham?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Birmingham include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Birmingham?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Birmingham is 18.5:1.