For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 759 students in 35207, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35207, AL is George Washington Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35207 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35207, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35207 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Washington Carver High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35207, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
3900 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Gr: 3-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1
35207, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2620 35th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3555
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3555
Gr: K-5
Opportunity Center At Riggins (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3177 44th Ct N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3675
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3675
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35207, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35207, AL include George Washington Carver High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35207?
2 public high schools are located in 35207.
What is the racial composition of students in 35207?
35207 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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