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Vestavia Hills City School District (2026) - Birmingham, AL

Vestavia Hills City School District

1204 Montgomery Hwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-2810
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Vestavia Hills City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,645 students in Vestavia Hills City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public middle schools in Alabama.
Public Middle Schools in Vestavia Hills City School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vestavia Hills City School District are Pizitz Middle School and Liberty Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
541 Schools
# Students
6,934 Students
240,684 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
12,941 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vestavia Hills City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#2 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
68%
30%
83%
47%
79%
38%
(21-22)
96%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
5%
29%
% White
82%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,216 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,756 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,216
$12,875
Spending / Student
$14,756
$12,097

Best Vestavia Hills City School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pizitz Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Park Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,934 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 96% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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