For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 764 students in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Ensley is Jacksonolin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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 Ensley, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonolin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham, AL include Jacksonolin High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ensley, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Ensley, 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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