Jefferson County School District
- 2100 18TH ST SOUTH
- BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- (205) 379-2000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.2% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,636 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.1 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 59 | - |
| Number of Students | 36,174 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,245 | - |
District Test Scores
AHSGE - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.6% | 93.3% | |
| 2009 | 85.7% | 87.6% | |
| 2008 | 71.2% | 72.6% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.5% | 78.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 73.2% | 77.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.8% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 85.6% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.7% | 81.8% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 81.6% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 81.2% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.9% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 73.4% | 78.9% | |
| 2008 | 65.8% | 72.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 70.8% | 75.8% | |
| 2008 | 76.2% | 81.2% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.5% | 94.0% | |
| Language Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 91.1% | |
| 2009 | 90.8% | 92.8% | |
| 2008 | 92.8% | 94.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.6% | 94.7% | |
| 2009 | 93.2% | 95.4% | |
| 2008 | 92.7% | 95.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 93.6% | |
| 2009 | 92.8% | 94.2% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.4% | 90.5% | |
| 2009 | 87.3% | 91.6% | |
| 2008 | 89.5% | 93.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.6% | |
| 2008 | 93.9% | 95.2% | |
ARMT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.9% | 80.1% | |
| 2009 | 77.9% | 79.4% | |
| 2008 | 73.6% | 77.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 86.6% | |
| 2009 | 80.1% | 85.8% | |
| 2008 | 81.6% | 85.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.9% | 81.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.1% | 79.1% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 78.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 86.7% | |
| 2009 | 84.5% | 86.5% | |
| 2008 | 83.1% | 86.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.1% | 82.6% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 79.9% | |
| 2008 | 75.3% | 78.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 85.6% | |
| 2009 | 83.4% | 84.7% | |
| 2008 | 83.2% | 84.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.6% | 76.9% | |
| 2009 | 71.3% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 71.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.5% | 86.2% | |
| 2008 | 86.8% | 86.6% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.2% | 65.8% | |
| 2008 | 54.5% | 61.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.2% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 79.1% | 79.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.8% | 78.6% | |
| 2009 | 72.5% | 73.8% | |
| 2008 | 64.2% | 68.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 72.9% | 74.9% | |
| 2008 | 71.9% | 73.9% | |
Source: AL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 36,174 | 16.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,542 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,679 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,609 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,751 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,748 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,822 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,828 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,846 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,837 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,239 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,968 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,607 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,510 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 41 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 176 |
| Hispanic | 1,589 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 15,065 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 18,985 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 18,489 |
| Female | 17,367 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,245 | 16.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 170 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,019 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 1,056 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | - |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 319 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 89 |
| Elementary | 48 |
| Secondary | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 58 |
| Library Support Staff | 41 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,856 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 29 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 90 |
| School Administrators | 134 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 265 |
| Student Support Services | 151 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1,187 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $361,624,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $124,105,000 | 34.3% |
| Property Tax | $80,100,000 | 22.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $50,000 | 0.01% |
| Cities and Counties | $931,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $288,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $8,130,000 | 2.2% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $14,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $4,575,000 | 1.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,415,000 | 0.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $2,356,000 | 0.7% |
| Sale of Property | $3,871,000 | 1.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $17,315,000 | 4.8% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $109,000 | 0.03% |
| Private Contributions | $1,865,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,086,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $212,768,000 | 58.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $175,849,000 | 48.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $224,000 | 0.06% |
| Special Education Programs | $7,000 | 0.00% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,734,000 | 1.0% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $190,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $7,297,000 | 2.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $19,871,000 | 5.5% |
| Other Programs | $5,596,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $24,751,000 | 6.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,837,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $10,930,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,106,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $121,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $71,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $344,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $115,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $7,871,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Other | $356,000 | 0.10% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $311,827,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $184,629,000 | 59.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $107,665,000 | 34.5% |
| Student Support | $15,510,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,484,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $5,473,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $23,380,000 | 6.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $25,234,000 | 7.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $17,714,000 | 4.9% |
| Other Support Services | $6,870,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $19,533,000 | 6.3% |
| Food Services | $19,533,000 | 5.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,141 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 139 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 207 | 1.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Jefferson County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 59
- Students: 36,174
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,245
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| ADAMSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
600 Hazelwood Rd
Adamsville, AL Public | KG-5 | 373 | 24.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ALLAN COTT SCHOOL | ||||
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL Public | 1-12 | - | - |  Review This School |
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| BAGLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL Public | KG-8 | 571 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| BOTTENFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
400 Hillcrest Rd
Adamsville, AL Public | 6-8 | 810 | 15.6 |  3 out of 5 9 Reviews |
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| BRAGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
840 Ash Ave
Gardendale, AL Public | 6-8 | 872 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| BRIGHTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3400 Brown Circle
Brighton, AL Public | KG-8 | 313 | 11.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BROOKVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4275 Brookville School Rd
Graysville, AL Public | KG-5 | 294 | 24.3 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
600 Kimberly Cut off Rd
Morris, AL Public | KG-5 | 710 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| CENTER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4801 Indian Trail
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-2 | 592 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| CHALKVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
940 Chalkville School Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 1,218 | 13.8 |  4.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| CLAY-CHALKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,305 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| CLAY-CHALKVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6700 Trussvilleclay Rd
Trussville, AL Public | 6-8 | 1,052 | 14.4 | 4 out of 5 12 Reviews |
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| CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6745 Old Springville Rd
Clay, AL Public | KG-5 | 725 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6015 Warrior River Rd
Bessemer, AL Public | KG-5 | 356 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CORNER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10005 Corner School Rd
Warrior, AL Public | KG-12 | 1,114 | 14.1 | 4 out of 5 16 Reviews |
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| CRUMLY CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2201 Pershing Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 381 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
528 23rd Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL Public | 3-6 | 844 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| ERWIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
532 23rd Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL Public | 7-12 | 1,230 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FULTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
950 Central Ave
Fultondale, AL Public | KG-6 | 809 | 14.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FULTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1450 Carson Rd North
Birmingham, AL Public | 7-12 | 465 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| GARDENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
860 Bauer Ln
Gardendale, AL Public | KG-5 | 845 | 20.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GARDENDALE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,043 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRANTSWOOD COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5110 Grantswood Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-2 | 373 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1219 School Rd
Bessemer, AL Public | KG-5 | 211 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRESHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2680 Gresham Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 346 | 16.8 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2650 Gresham Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1520 Cherry Ave
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 278 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| HUEYTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
112 Forest Rd
Hueytown, AL Public | KG-5 | 826 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| HUEYTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
131 Dabbs Ave
Hueytown, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,001 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| HUEYTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
701 Sunrise Blvd
Hueytown, AL Public | 6-8 | 761 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| IRONDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
225 16th St S
Irondale, AL Public | 3-5 | 341 | 13.9 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| IRONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
6200 Old Leeds Rd
Irondale, AL Public | 6-8 | 604 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNS AND LEARNING CENTER-WEST SCHOOL | ||||
126 Johnson Dr
Hueytown, AL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNSELING LEARNING CENTER-EAST SCHOOL | ||||
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON COUNTY IBS SCHOOL | ||||
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Irondale, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KERMIT JOHNSON SCHOOL | ||||
8300 Kermit Johnson Rd
Pinson, AL Public | 3-5 | 834 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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| LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5605 10th St South
Lipscomb, AL Public | KG-5 | 175 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| MCADORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mccalla, AL Public | KG-5 | 994 | 15.5 | 4 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| MCADORY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4800 Mcadory School Rd
Mccalla, AL Public | 6-12 | 1,647 | 15.9 | 3 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MINOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
3006 Cora Ave
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 404 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MINOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2285 Minor Parkway
Adamsville, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,165 | 16.8 |  3.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| MORTIMER JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1920 Blue Devil Drive
Kimberly, AL Public | 9-12 | 759 | 16.3 |  2.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| MOUNT OLIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1301 Brookside Rd
Mount Olive, AL Public | KG-5 | 429 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORTH HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2021 29th Ave North
Hueytown, AL Public | KG-5 | 314 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8350 Warriorkimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL Public | 6-8 | 601 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL Public | KG-5 | 613 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
9494 Oak Grove Parkway
Bessemer, AL Public | 6-12 | 896 | 16.4 | 4 out of 5 13 Reviews |
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| PINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL Public | KG-2 | 777 | 12.5 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| PINSON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6895 No 75 Hwy
Pinson, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,007 | 16.2 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 Park Rd
Pleasant Grove, AL Public | KG-6 | 869 | 16.2 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL Public | 7-12 | 921 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RUDD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL Public | 6-8 | 838 | 14.0 | 3.5 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| SHADES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Irondale, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,348 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SHADES VALLEY TECHNICAL ACADEMIES SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SNOW ROGERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL Public | KG-5 | 200 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| SPAIN REHAB SCHOOL | ||||
1717 6th Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WARRIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Montgomery St
Warrior, AL Public | KG-5 | 306 | 16.6 | 4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| WEST JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL Public | KG-6 | 167 | 19.9 | 4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WILLIAM E BURKETT MULTI-HANDICAPPED CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-12 | 59 | 59.0 | Review This School |
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