Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 12,503 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Alabama.
Public High Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in Jefferson County School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fultondale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
57 Schools
522 Schools
# Students
35,671 Students
269,281 Students
# Teachers
2,021 Teachers
15,139 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
52%
30%
% White
31%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,071 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$454 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$466 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,719
$13,006
Spending / Student
$13,071
$12,220
Best Jefferson County School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shades Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Mortimer Jordan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Blue Devil Road
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4850
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Corner High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Warrior Jasper Road
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Fultondale High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Wildcat Parkway
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Mcadory High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Claychalkville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Hueytown High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Pinson Valley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spartan Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Gr: 7-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Center Point High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Minor High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Minor Pkwy
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-4750
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
Alternative School
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Gr: K-12
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