Vestavia Hills City School District
School District · Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Vestavia Hills City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vestavia Hills City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Vestavia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#4 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,810
+$2,002 vs Alabama median
District size
6,937 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Vestavia Hills City ranks #4 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Vestavia Hills City's schools with real test data average 9.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge (9.6/10), Vestavia Hills Elementary East (9.4/10), and Vestavia Hills Elementary West (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Vestavia Hills City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Vestavia Hills Elementary East | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Vestavia Hills Elementary West | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights | 9.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Pizitz Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Park Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vestavia Hills City
Vestavia Hills City is a Vestavia Hills, Alabama school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,937 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,810 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Vestavia Hills City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Vestavia Hills City students show an average math proficiency of 81.1% and ELA proficiency of 85.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Vestavia Hills City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vestavia Hills City with test data.
Schools in Vestavia Hills City
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Vestavia Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 6,937
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Vestavia Hills City has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vestavia Hills City?
The average composite rating for Vestavia Hills City is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Vestavia Hills City?
Vestavia Hills City spends $14,810 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vestavia Hills City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vestavia Hills City is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vestavia Hills City?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is the highest-rated school in Vestavia Hills City with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Vestavia Hills City?
Across schools in Vestavia Hills City with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 85.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vestavia Hills City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Vestavia Hills City has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 9 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 85.2%
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- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
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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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