For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public schools in East Thomas are Wilkerson Middle School and Rutledge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkerson Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham, AL include Wilkerson Middle School and Rutledge School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of East Thomas, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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