Vestavia Hills City School District
School District · Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#3 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,810
+$2,002 vs Alabama median
District size
6,937 students
Much larger than Alabama median
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 8.2/10, 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 71.8% and ELA proficiency of 86.8%.
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 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 71.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 86.8%. 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 8.2/10 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 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 86.8%
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 Vestavia Hills City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- 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)
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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