Top Rankings
Birmingham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 9,184 students in Birmingham City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Alabama.
Public Middle Schools in Birmingham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
49 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
21,130 Students
240,465 Students
# Teachers
1,117 Teachers
12,788 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Birmingham City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,433 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
2,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,323 Students
23,225 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
18,256 Students
72,029 Students
% Black Students
87%
30%
# White Students
227 Students
131,952 Students
% White Students
1%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
244 Students
6,861 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
873
2,711
# Students in K Grade:
1,643
5,140
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,760
5,374
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,707
5,001
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,658
4,867
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,704
5,514
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,731
10,674
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,482
39,744
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,482
56,941
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,589
58,373
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,626
13,985
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,539
11,393
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,190
10,492
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,146
10,256
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,770 is higher than the state median of $12,861. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,357 is higher than the state median of $12,084. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$312 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$282 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,770
$12,861
Spending / Student
$13,357
$12,084
Best Birmingham City School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillips Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
South Hampton K8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Washington K8
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Huffman Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Wilkerson Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Hudson Keight School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #88.
Inglenook School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jones Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 31st Street Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1040
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
Jacksonolin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Grades: 8-12
| 784 students
Rank: #1414.
Bush Hills Steam Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 16th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1515.
Hayes K8
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 43rd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 231-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1616.
Smith Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1717.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3900 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Grades: 3-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
City Elementary School
Alternative School
901 9th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2288
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2288
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Engle Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4776
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4776
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound High School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Gay Friendly Public Schools: Will New Program Ideas Decrease Violence and Tension?
Learn more about the proposed gay-friendly public schools and whether they are a positive alternative for your child.
Rigorous High School Gives Underprivileged Students Hope for Future
This article likely discusses a high school program that provides rigorous academic preparation for underprivileged students, aiming to increase their chances of college admission and future success. It probably highlights the school's methods, challenges, and the impact on students' aspirations and achievements.
Teaching Gay History in Public Schools: A Possible Mandate in California
This article discusses proposed legislation in California mandating the inclusion of LGBTQ+ history in public school curricula. It outlines arguments for and against the bill, addressing concerns about age-appropriateness, religious perspectives, and the importance of representation in education.
