Birmingham City School District
School District · Birmingham, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
43
27 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
43
27 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#102 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,201
+$3,393 vs Alabama median
District size
20,884 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Birmingham City
Birmingham City is a Birmingham, Alabama school district serving 43 schools. The district educates 20,884 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $16,201 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Birmingham City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oliver K5 School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Birmingham City students show an average math proficiency of 11.3% and ELA proficiency of 37.9%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Birmingham City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Birmingham City with test data.
Schools in Birmingham City
43 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Birmingham
- Total Enrollment
- 20,884
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birmingham City?
Birmingham City has 43 schools in total — 27 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Birmingham City?
The average composite rating for Birmingham City is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Birmingham City?
Birmingham City spends $16,201 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Birmingham City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Birmingham City is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Birmingham City?
Oliver K5 School is the highest-rated school in Birmingham City with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Birmingham City?
Across schools in Birmingham City with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Birmingham City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Birmingham City has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Birmingham City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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