These are some of the top-rated public schools in Birmingham based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Birmingham at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jefferson County School District
35,336 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Birmingham City School District
21,597 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 48 schools -
Shelby County School District
20,438 students | COLUMBIANA, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools -
Hoover City School District
13,640 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 18 schools -
Alabama Youth Services
0 students | MOUNT MEIGS, AL
Grades K-2, 7-12 | 4 schools -
Midfield City School District
1,022 students | MIDFIELD, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Tarrant City School District
1,227 students | TARRANT, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Alabama School Of Fine Arts
0 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades 7-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Birmingham
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Parent / Guardian
February 24, 2024
So many problems that it's hard to prioritize identifying them... lack of strong leadership... lack of values that Christ & the Catholic Church stand for... many things hidden and swept under the... More
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John Carroll Catholic High School
Current student
February 20, 2024
Advent is a amazing school. They make learning fun. Some teachers can be mean to the kids and yell a lot but that helps them to learn.
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Advent Episcopal Day School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
February 02, 2024
The worst school I have ever seen...not only do they not deal with bullies but a teacher actually hit my 5 year old autistic grandson and couldn't remember why and another teacher took his snack as... More
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Wylam Elementary School
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