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Public School Review - Established 2003

Jefferson County School District

2100 18th Street S
Birmingham, AL 35209-1891
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (205) 379-2000
www.jefcoed.com

Top Rankings

Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 35,444 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
57 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
35,444 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
2,041 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
Pre-K897139
Kind2,338356
12,535364
22,477363
32,647367
42,496348
52,423345
62,571344
72,695352
82,729356
92,942371
102,921364
112,947351
122,826333
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District Rank

Jefferson County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AL)
#109 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearJefferson County School District
2023#109
2022#110
2021#110
2019#105
2018#105
2017#97
2016#92
2015#90
2014#92
2013#76
2012#74
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18%
30%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202318%30%
202215%29%
20219%24%
201933%47%
201834%47%
201733%44%
201634%43%
201532%40%
201428%38%
201378%80%
201281%82%
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36%
47%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202236%47%
202132%46%
201937%45%
201834%46%
201733%39%
201633%38%
201536%41%
201438%42%
201386%86%
201286%86%
201184%85%
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26%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202226%38%
202121%36%
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90%
88%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202390%88%
202290%88%
202191%89%
202091%90%
201993%91%
201892%89%
201792%88%
201688%87%
201591%89%
201488%86%
201383%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
20240.620.63
20230.620.62
20220.620.61
20210.610.61
20200.600.60
20190.600.60
20180.580.59
20170.580.59
20160.580.58
20150.580.58
20140.580.56
20130.570.55
20120.570.55
20110.560.54
20100.550.54
20090.540.53
20080.530.54
20070.520.53
20060.500.53
20050.470.51
20040.440.51
20030.420.51
20020.400.51
20010.380.50
20000.360.50
19990.340.50
19980.320.50
19970.300.52
19960.280.50
19950.270.49
19940.260.49
19930.260.49
19920.250.49
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2021)

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
20212%2%
20201%2%
20191%2%
20121%1%
20112%2%
20101%2%
20071%1%
20051%1%
20031%1%
20021%1%
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% Hispanic
16%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202415%11%
202314%11%
202213%10%
202111%9%
202010%8%
201910%8%
20189%7%
20179%7%
20168%7%
20159%6%
20147%5%
20137%5%
20126%5%
20115%4%
20105%4%
20094%4%
20084%4%
20073%3%
20063%3%
20052%2%
20043%2%
20031%2%
20021%2%
20011%1%
20001%1%
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% Black
51%
31%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202450%32%
202349%32%
202249%32%
202148%32%
202047%33%
201947%33%
201847%33%
201747%33%
201646%33%
201545%33%
201446%34%
201344%34%
201243%34%
201143%35%
201042%35%
200941%35%
200840%36%
200738%36%
200636%36%
200531%36%
200428%36%
200326%36%
200224%36%
200123%36%
200022%36%
199920%36%
199820%36%
199718%36%
199617%36%
199516%36%
199415%36%
199315%36%
199215%36%
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% White
30%
50%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
202433%51%
202335%52%
202236%53%
202138%53%
202041%54%
201941%54%
201844%55%
201744%55%
201646%56%
201544%56%
201446%57%
201348%58%
201250%58%
201150%58%
201052%58%
200955%59%
200856%58%
200758%59%
200661%59%
200566%60%
200469%60%
200372%60%
200274%60%
200176%61%
200077%61%
199979%61%
199880%61%
199782%60%
199683%61%
199584%62%
199485%62%
199385%62%
199285%62%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
20242%4%
20232%3%
20222%3%
20211%3%
20201%2%
20191%2%
20152%2%
20141%2%
20131%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,801 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,154 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$454 MM
$9,671 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
2023$454 MM$36 MM
2022$408 MM$33 MM
2021$454 MM$36 MM
2020$408 MM$33 MM
2019$394 MM$34 MM
2018$377 MM$31 MM
2017$380 MM$31 MM
2016$344 MM$29 MM
2015$347 MM$30 MM
2014$344 MM$28 MM
2012$331 MM$28 MM
2011$342 MM$30 MM
2010$347 MM$30 MM
2009$348 MM$29 MM
2008$362 MM$32 MM
2007$343 MM$30 MM
2006$306 MM$28 MM
2005$302 MM$24 MM
2004$276 MM$23 MM
2003$290 MM$23 MM
2002$288 MM$22 MM
2001$270 MM$21 MM
2000$328 MM$21 MM
1999$250 MM$20 MM
1998$234 MM$19 MM
1997$213 MM$18 MM
1996$192 MM$15 MM
1995$189 MM$15 MM
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Spending
$466 MM
$9,086 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
2023$466 MM$34 MM
2022$473 MM$32 MM
2021$466 MM$34 MM
2020$473 MM$32 MM
2019$424 MM$32 MM
2018$367 MM$31 MM
2017$351 MM$31 MM
2016$338 MM$30 MM
2015$457 MM$30 MM
2014$360 MM$29 MM
2012$349 MM$29 MM
2011$395 MM$29 MM
2010$457 MM$30 MM
2009$462 MM$31 MM
2008$411 MM$31 MM
2007$362 MM$29 MM
2006$305 MM$27 MM
2005$278 MM$24 MM
2004$271 MM$24 MM
2003$279 MM$23 MM
2002$289 MM$22 MM
2001$260 MM$22 MM
2000$325 MM$21 MM
1999$329 MM$20 MM
1998$237 MM$19 MM
1997$216 MM$18 MM
1996$239 MM$16 MM
1995$202 MM$15 MM
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Revenue / Student
$12,801
$12,875

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
2023$12,620$13,484
2022$11,209$12,106
2021$12,840$12,139
2020$11,209$12,106
2019$10,865$10,949
2018$10,512$10,775
2017$10,379$10,752
2016$9,539$10,004
2015$9,712$10,181
2014$9,508$9,249
2012$9,202$9,447
2011$9,530$10,047
2010$9,630$10,181
2009$9,615$9,620
2008$10,015$12,838
2007$9,441$9,453
2006$8,546$8,864
2005$7,648$7,980
2004$7,141$7,481
2003$7,228$7,352
2002$7,138$7,090
2001$6,632$6,576
2000$7,939$6,614
1999$5,962$6,138
1998$5,538$5,727
1997$5,105$5,613
1995$4,670$4,603
1992$3,741$3,799
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Spending / Student
$13,154
$12,097

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearJefferson County School DistrictAlabama
2023$12,969$12,858
2022$13,003$11,680
2021$13,195$11,575
2020$13,003$11,680
2019$11,707$10,361
2018$10,215$10,820
2017$9,602$10,751
2016$9,375$10,236
2015$12,788$10,301
2014$9,950$9,732
2012$9,705$9,486
2011$11,009$9,833
2010$12,681$10,301
2009$12,768$10,180
2008$11,392$12,600
2007$9,986$9,149
2006$8,498$8,744
2005$7,052$8,000
2004$7,014$7,723
2003$6,964$7,470
2002$7,155$7,151
2001$6,394$7,125
2000$7,878$6,573
1999$7,852$6,238
1998$5,608$5,843
1997$5,190$5,461
1995$5,008$4,722
1992$3,531$3,861
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Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Mount Olive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Brookside Rd
Mount Olive, AL 35117
(205) 379-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Snow Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Warrior Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1921 Warrior Parkway
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Bragg Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Mcadory Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6251 Eastern Valley Rd
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
West Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4880 Freewill Dr
Quinton, AL 35130
(205) 379-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Corner Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10005 Corner School Road
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-3230
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6745 Old Springville Rd
Clay, AL 35048
(205) 379-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5605 10th St S
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
North Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8350 Warriorkimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Mccalla Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Mccalla School Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 379-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Grantswood Community School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 Brookville School Rd
Graysville, AL 35073
(205) 379-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Kermit Johnson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8300 Kermit Johnson Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Gr: 3-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Hueytown Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Mortimer Jordan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Blue Devil Road
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Bryant Park Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Bryant Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Fultondale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Central Ave
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 379-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Adamsville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Hazelwood Road
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-2400
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Corner High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Warrior Jasper Road
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3232.
Mcadory Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Brighton School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Irondale Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 16th St S
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 57 public schools serving 35,444 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #110 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
51% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,154 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 35,444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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