For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 860 students in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jones Valley are Richard Arrington Elementary School and Jones Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Arrington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Jones Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 31st Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1040
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham, AL include Richard Arrington Elementary School and Jones Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Jones Valley, Birmingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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