For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,157 students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Five Points South are Ramsay High School and Irondale Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramsay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 7% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL include Ramsay High School and Irondale Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL?
the neighborhood of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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