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 2024 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 35,819 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
57 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
35,819 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
1,765 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
57 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
154 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,589 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
10%
# Black Students
18,321 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
51%
32%
# White Students
12,029 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
34%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
637
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
2,470
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,483
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,382
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,489
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,602
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,563
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,819
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,840
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,914
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,185
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,939
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,758
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,738
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,017 is higher than the state median of $12,150. 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
$12,667
$12,931
Spending / Student
$13,017
$12,150
Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2750
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2750
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mount Olive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Brookside Rd
Mount Olive, AL 35117
(205) 379-4900
Mount Olive, AL 35117
(205) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Snow Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #77.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
Warrior Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-5450
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Shades Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #1010.
Corner Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10005 Corner School Road
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-3230
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-3230
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1111.
Corner High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Warrior Jasper Road
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #1212.
North Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Warriorkimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #1313.
Mortimer Jordan High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Blue Devil Road
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4850
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Grades: K-12
| 341 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Rank: #1616.
Mcadory Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #1717.
Bragg Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #1818.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #1919.
Bryant Park Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Bryant Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #2020.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #2121.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6745 Old Springville Rd
Clay, AL 35048
(205) 379-3000
Clay, AL 35048
(205) 379-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2222.
Kermit Johnson School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Kermit Johnson Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Grades: 3-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2323.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Brookville School Rd
Graysville, AL 35073
(205) 379-2700
Graysville, AL 35073
(205) 379-2700
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #2424.
Hueytown Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Grades: 3-5
| 492 students
Rank: #2525.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2626.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Rank: #2727.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1979 Grantswood School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2828.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2929.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5605 10th St S
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #3030.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Rank: #3131.
Fultondale Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 Central Ave
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 379-3450
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 379-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 956 students
Rank: #3232.
Irondale Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #3333.
Mcadory High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #3434.
Mcadory Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #3535.
Hueytown High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 57 public schools serving 35,819 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #111 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
51% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,017 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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