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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Birmingham Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 21,973 students in Birmingham, AL. The top-ranked public high schools in Birmingham, AL are Mountain Brook Junior High School, Mountain Brook High School and Vestavia Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
Birmingham, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vestavia Hills High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Birmingham, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Gr: 7-9 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Brook High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Gr: 10-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Vestavia Hills High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Gr: 10-12 | 1,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Homewood High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Hoover High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Ramsay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Shades Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Gr: 1-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Gr: 6-9 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Tarrant High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
George Washington Carver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Parker High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Center Point High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Jacksonolin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Wenonah High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Wilson Rd Sw
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 231-1675
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning
3900 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Gr: 3-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dupuy Alternative School
Alternative School
4500 14th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-3250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound High School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
Alternative School
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Midfield Area Vocational Department
Vocational School
1600 High School Dr
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Vocational School
853 Willow Oak Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
2020 Pizitz Drive
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5300
Gr: 9 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Birmingham, AL?
How many public high schools are located in Birmingham?
31 public high schools are located in Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham?
Birmingham public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Birmingham are often viewed compared to one another?

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