Birmingham City School District
- 2015 PARK PLACE
- BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203
- (205) 231-4220
93 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 51.5% | 69.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,699 | $8,646 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.3 | 15.6 |
| Number of Schools | 83 | - |
| Number of Students | 27,440 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,688 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 27,440 | 16.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 285 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,186 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,137 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,167 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,241 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,186 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,143 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,983 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,905 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,816 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,639 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,925 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,513 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,595 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 43 |
| Hispanic | 729 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25,680 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 261 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13,448 |
| Female | 13,271 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,688 | 16.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 178 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 813 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 684 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 45 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 219 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 69 |
| Elementary | 42 |
| Secondary | 22 |
| Other | 5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 63 |
| Library Support Staff | 25 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,223 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 32 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 134 |
| School Administrators | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 185 |
| Student Support Services | 53 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 707 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $350,091,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $132,751,000 | 37.9% |
| Property Tax | $77,329,000 | 22.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Cities and Counties | $31,714,000 | 9.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $235,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $2,499,000 | 0.7% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $35,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,567,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $238,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $398,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $10,520,000 | 3.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $11,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $3,593,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,611,000 | 1.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $167,180,000 | 47.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $142,070,000 | 40.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $111,000 | 0.03% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $5,545,000 | 1.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $157,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $5,407,000 | 1.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $6,719,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Programs | $7,171,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $50,160,000 | 14.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $24,529,000 | 7.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $7,334,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $4,359,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $524,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $59,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $1,117,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $176,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $10,249,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Other | $1,078,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $8,000 | 0.00% |
| Direct - Other | $727,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $274,146,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $136,652,000 | 49.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $121,278,000 | 44.2% |
| Student Support | $20,491,000 | 5.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $26,135,000 | 7.5% |
| General Administration Support | $7,335,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $20,073,000 | 5.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $33,872,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,417,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Support Services | $5,955,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $16,216,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $16,216,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 51.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,307 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 86 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 61 | 0.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Birmingham City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 83
- Students: 27,440
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,688
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL | ||||
1632 7th Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-12 | 2 | - |  Review This School |
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| ARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 380 | 11.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4000 8th Ct South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 530 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| BANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
721 86th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 502 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BUSH MIDDLE SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
1112 25th Stensley
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 349 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| CENTER STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1832 Center Waysouth
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 294 | 18.4 | 5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4915 Ave Q
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 697 | 15.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLES A BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 323 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 567 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
417 29th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | 7-8 | 1 | - | Review This School |
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| CITY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
417 29th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 12 | - | Review This School |
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| COUNCILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Ave M
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-6 | 333 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| CURRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7900 8th Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| DANIEL PAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Daniel Payne Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 292 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| ENGLE DAY TREATMENT SCHOOL | ||||
1632 7th Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | 1-7 | 2 | - | Review This School |
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| ENSLEY HIGH ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1303 Ave F
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| ENSLEY MIDDLE ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1303 Ave F
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| EPIC SCHOOL | ||||
1000 10th Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 424 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| FAMILY COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
120 2nd Court North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FAMILY COURT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
120 2nd Court North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5400 Oakwood St
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 245 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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| GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6910 Georgia Rd Gate City
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 338 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| GATEWAY SCHOOL | ||||
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3900 24th St North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,166 | 18.2 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
956 50th St North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 259 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| GLEN IRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1115 11th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 827 | 18.8 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
901 16th St West
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 206 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| GOING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
1015 North Martinwood Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 393 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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| GREEN ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1220 67th St
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 375 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| HAYES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
505 43rd St North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-11 | - | - | Review This School |
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| HEMPHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
714 12th St Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 353 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
507 3rd St North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 208 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| HOMEBOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
417 29th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-6 | 3 | - | Review This School |
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| HOMEBOUND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
417 29th St South
Birmingham, AL Public | 7-12 | 7 | - | Review This School |
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| HUDSON K-EIGHT SCHOOL | ||||
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 764 | 20.1 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HUFFMAN HIGH SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
950 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,230 | 17.0 | 4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HUFFMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 305 | 16.9 |  4.5 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| INGLENOOK SCHOOL | ||||
4120 Inglenook St
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 362 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| JACKSON-OLIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
510 12th St
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,433 | 17.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1401 16th Way Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 286 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JONES VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2000 31st St Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KENNEDY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
125 63rd St North
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KINGSTON KINDERGARTEN-EIGHTH GRADE SCHOOL | ||||
801 46th St North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| KIRBY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1328 28th St North
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2015 26th Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 260 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| MARTHA GASKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 Dalton Dr
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 391 | 23.0 | 4.5 out of 5 15 Reviews |
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| MCELWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
4447 Montevallo Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-6 | - | - | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MINOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 505 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| N H PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
532 28th St Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 245 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| NORTH BIRMINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2620 35th Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 238 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH ROEBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Red Ln Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 538 | 21.5 |  3.5 out of 5 10 Reviews |
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| NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 184 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| OLIN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | ||||
1054 Ave F
Ensley, AL Public | 7-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OLIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6871 6th Ct South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OPPORTUNITY CENTER AT RIGGINS SCHOOL | ||||
3177 44th Ct North
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| OSSIE WARE MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 81st St South
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 345 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| PARKER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
900 4th St North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 898 | 15.8 |  2 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PHILLIPS ACADEMY | ||||
2316 7th Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-8 | 684 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| POWDERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1901 20th St Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 245 | 17.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PRINCETON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
1425 2nd Ave West
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 229 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1800 13th Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 726 | 18.4 | 4.5 out of 5 11 Reviews |
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| ROBERT C ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
625 14th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 449 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| ROBERT E LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
630 18th St Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 171 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8400 1st Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 491 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 331 | 22.1 | 4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SOUTH HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
565 Sheridan Rd Pc
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 512 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 604 | 18.3 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TR WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1212 Cheyenne Blvd
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TUGGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
412 12th Ct North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-6 | 318 | 15.5 | 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
901 9th Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 281 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| WENONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3008 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 738 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| WENONAH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2800wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,016 | 16.1 | 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WE PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 319 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| WEST END HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1840 Pearson Ave
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WHATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
549 43rd St North
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-8 | 504 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| WILKERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
116 11th Ct West
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | 369 | 20.5 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1030 4th Terr West
Birmingham, AL Public | KG-5 | 257 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| WOODLAWN HIGH ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5620 1st Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL-MAGNET | ||||
5620 1s St Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | 1,183 | 21.1 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WOODLAWN MIDDLE ALTERNATIVE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
5620 1st Ave North
Birmingham, AL Public | 6-8 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WORKSHOP INCORPORATE SCHOOL | ||||
4244 3rd Ave South
Birmingham, AL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| WYLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
701 Erie St
Birmingham, AL Public | PK-5 | 222 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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