For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 334 students in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Arlington West End is Hemphill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (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 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
714 12th Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham, AL include Hemphill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Arlington West End, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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