For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,303 students in Pleasant Grove, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Grove, AL are Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Fultondale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Grove, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pleasant Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pleasant Grove, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Park Rd
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Fultondale High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Wildcat Parkway
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spartan Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Grades: 7-12
| 691 students
Pleasant Grove, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasant Grove, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Grove, AL include Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Fultondale High School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasant Grove?
4 public schools are located in Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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