For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 709 students in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in North Avondale is Hayes K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 North Avondale, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes K8
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 43rd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham, AL include Hayes K8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of North Avondale, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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