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Birmingham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 21,328 students in Birmingham City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Birmingham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
48 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
21,328 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
1,037 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Birmingham City 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 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.62
# American Indian Students
32 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,126 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
18,692 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
88%
32%
# White Students
235 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
983
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
1,686
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,697
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,667
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,740
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,736
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,677
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,538
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,586
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,563
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,670
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,345
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,273
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,167
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,648 is higher than the state median of $12,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,058 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$33 MM
Spending
$279 MM
$32 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,648
$12,314
Spending / Student
$13,058
$11,880
Best Birmingham City School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christian School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Phillips Academy
Math: 18% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Oliver K5 School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Ramsay High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Epic Alternative Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Princeton School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1425 2nd Ave W
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #77.
Hemphill Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Washington K8
Math: 5% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Avondale Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 8th Ct S
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-7130
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
George Washington Carver High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Norwood Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3620
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1313.
South Hampton K8
Math: 4% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Oxmoor K5
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sydney Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Robinson Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8400 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5555
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
West End Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Pearson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1742
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Wylam Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Erie Street
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Birmingham, AL 35224
(205) 231-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1919.
Glen Iris Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 11th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Barrett Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-8130
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Inglenook School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Jacksonolin High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Grades: 8-12
| 764 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Richard Arrington Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Jefferson Avenue Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Parker High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Wenonah High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1675
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1675
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #2929.
Tuggle Elementary School
Math: 2% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 12th Ct N
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2675
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2675
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilkerson Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%
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
| 385 students
Rank: #3131.
Huffman Academy
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #3232.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Martha Gaskins K5
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Smith Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Huffman Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Birmingham City School District?
Birmingham City School District manages 48 public schools serving 21,328 students.
What is the rank of Birmingham City School District?
Birmingham City School District is ranked #127 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham City School District?
88% of Birmingham City School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birmingham City School District?
Birmingham City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Birmingham City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,058 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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