For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,418 students in 35244, AL (there are , serving 386 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 35244, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35244, AL are Brocks Gap Intermediate School, Riverchase Elementary School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35244 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35244, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35244, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Gr: 3-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Riverchase Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Hoover High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
South Shades Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Gr: PK-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Vocational School
853 Willow Oak Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Gr: 10-12
35244, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hoover High Freshman Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Gr: 9
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35244, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35244, AL include Brocks Gap Intermediate School, Riverchase Elementary School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35244?
8 public schools are located in 35244.
What percentage of students in 35244 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 35244 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35244?
35244 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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