What types of schools are available in Birmingham, Alabama?

Birmingham, Alabama offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Birmingham, Alabama

Q: How many schools are in Birmingham, Alabama?

There are 62 schools in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 31,830 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Birmingham?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Birmingham, Alabama, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 62 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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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)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 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 1,094 students at Huffman High Schoolmagnet.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Christian School

publicmiddlePK-8

725 Mountain Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206

6871 6Th Court S, Birmingham, AL 35212

Green Acres Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1220 67Th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35228

Epic Alternative Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

1000 10Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Hemphill Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

714 12Th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211

Huffman Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

517 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215

Huffman High Schoolmagnet

publichighGrade 9-12

900 Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215

charter schoolmiddleK-6

1500 Daniel Payne Drive, Birmingham, AL 35214

4120 Inglenook Street, Birmingham, AL 35217

1425 2Nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208

Minor Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2425 Ave Sensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

Norwood Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3136 Norwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35234

400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35204

Jacksonolin High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1300 Avenue F Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218

We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1757 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1124 Five Mile Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215

Robinson Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

8400 1St Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206

Tuggle Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

412 12Th Ct N, Birmingham, AL 35204

1800 13Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

2800 Wilson Rd Sw, Birmingham, AL 35221

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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