Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,768 students in Vestavia Hills City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Vestavia Hills City School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public preschools in Vestavia Hills City School District are Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park, Vestavia Hills Elementary East and Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
6,934 Students
285,320 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
17,073 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vestavia Hills City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.4%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
30%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
52%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,118 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,960 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$111 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,118
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,960
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vestavia Hills City School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
(Math: 76% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 402-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
