For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,665 students in 35023, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 203 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 35023, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Hueytown Intermediate School and Concord Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Hueytown Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Grades: 3-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Hueytown High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #77.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: n/an/a
W E Donaldson
Special Education School
100 Warrior Ln
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 436-3681
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 436-3681
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35023, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Hueytown Intermediate School and Concord Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35023, AL?
8 public schools are located in 35023, AL.
What percentage of students in 35023, AL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 35023, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35023, AL?
35023, AL public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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