Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Alabama

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

176

public schools

Total Enrollment

97,562

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 17 district entries. Jefferson County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 57 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 32 listed communities. Birmingham has the most listed schools, with 60 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 98 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 8 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

18 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

176

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

97,562

175 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary98

Middle31

High38

Other9

17 School Districts in Jefferson County

Jefferson County

Birmingham City

Hoover City

Vestavia Hills City

Trussville City

Mountain Brook City

Homewood City

Bessemer City

9 schools

3,246 students

Leeds City

4 schools

2,223 students

Fairfield City

6 schools

1,411 students

176 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Jefferson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Hoover High School	Profile	Hoover City	Hoover, 35244City: Small	9–12	High	2,841
Vestavia Hills High School	Profile	Vestavia Hills City	Vestavia, 35216Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,578
HewittTrussville High School	Profile	Trussville City	Trussville, 35173Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,573
ClayChalkville High School	Profile	Jefferson County	Pinson, 35126Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,361
Paine Elementary School	Profile	Trussville City	Trussville, 35173Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	1,350
Homewood High School	Profile	Homewood City	Homewood, 35209Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,330
Hueytown High School	Profile	Jefferson County	Hueytown, 35023Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,210
HewittTrussville Middle School	Profile	Trussville City	Trussville, 35173Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,202
Shades Valley High School	Profile	Jefferson County	Irondale, 35210Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,200
McAdory High School	Profile	Jefferson County	McCalla, 35111Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,162
Pizitz Middle School	Profile	Vestavia Hills City	Vestavia, 35216Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,158
Huffman High SchoolMagnet	Profile	Birmingham City	Birmingham, 35215City: Midsize	8–12	High	1,147
Gardendale High School	Profile	Jefferson County	Gardendale, 35071Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,047
ClayChalkville Middle School	Profile	Jefferson County	Trussville, 35173Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,032
Pinson Valley High School	Profile	Jefferson County	Pinson, 35126Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,029
Fultondale Elementary School	Profile	Jefferson County	Fultondale, 35068Suburb: Large	PK–6	Primary	982
Mountain Brook Junior High School	Profile	Mountain Brook City	Mountain Brk, 35213Suburb: Large	7–9	Middle	982
Mountain Brook High School	Profile	Mountain Brook City	Mountain Brk, 35223Suburb: Large	10–12	High	967
Homewood Middle School	Record	Homewood City	Homewood, 35209Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	926
Minor High School	Record	Jefferson County	Adamsville, 35005Suburb: Large	9–12	High	915

Hoover High School

Hoover City

Hoover, 35244 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,841 students

Vestavia Hills High School

Vestavia Hills City

Vestavia, 35216 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,578 students

HewittTrussville High School

Trussville City

Trussville, 35173 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,573 students

ClayChalkville High School

Jefferson County

Pinson, 35126 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,361 students

Paine Elementary School

Trussville City

Trussville, 35173 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,350 students

Homewood High School

Homewood City

Homewood, 35209 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,330 students

Hueytown High School

Jefferson County

Hueytown, 35023 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,210 students

HewittTrussville Middle School

Trussville City

Trussville, 35173 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,202 students

Shades Valley High School

Jefferson County

Irondale, 35210 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,200 students

McAdory High School

Jefferson County

McCalla, 35111 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,162 students

Pizitz Middle School

Vestavia Hills City

Vestavia, 35216 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,158 students

Huffman High SchoolMagnet

Birmingham City

Birmingham, 35215 / City: Midsize

Profile8–12High1,147 students

Gardendale High School

Jefferson County

Gardendale, 35071 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,047 students

ClayChalkville Middle School

Jefferson County

Trussville, 35173 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,032 students

Pinson Valley High School

Jefferson County

Pinson, 35126 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,029 students

Fultondale Elementary School

Jefferson County

Fultondale, 35068 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–6Primary982 students

Mountain Brook Junior High School

Mountain Brook City

Mountain Brk, 35213 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–9Middle982 students

Mountain Brook High School

Mountain Brook City

Mountain Brk, 35223 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High967 students

Homewood Middle School

Homewood City

Homewood, 35209 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle926 students

Minor High School

Jefferson County

Adamsville, 35005 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High915 students

Citeable records

Citeable public school records for Jefferson County

Jefferson County has 176 NCES public school records, so the full anchor index is split into fast-loading record pages. The sample below starts the directory, while the complete page links keep every school citeable.

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176

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Primary schools

Abrams Elementary School
Bessemer City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35020
Enrollment
254 students
Listed on this county directory
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35020
Enrollment
342 students
Listed on this county directory
Greenwood Elementary School
Bessemer City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Bessemer, 35022
Enrollment
286 students
Listed on this county directory
Jonesboro Elementary School
Bessemer City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35020
Enrollment
525 students
Listed on this county directory
Westhills Elementary School
Bessemer City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Bessemer, 35022
Enrollment
315 students
Listed on this county directory
Avondale Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35222
Enrollment
328 students
Listed on this county directory
Barrett Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35206
Enrollment
405 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35208
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35208
Enrollment
307 students
Listed on this county directory
Christian School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35206
Enrollment
633 students
Listed on this county directory
Engle Day Treatment
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
1–7
Location
Birmingham, 35202
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35205
Enrollment
291 students
Listed on this county directory
Glen Iris Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35205
Enrollment
731 students
Listed on this county directory
Hayes K8
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35222
Enrollment
658 students
Listed on this county directory
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35211
Enrollment
336 students
Listed on this county directory
Homebound Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Birmingham, 35202
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Hudson KEight School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35207
Enrollment
633 students
Listed on this county directory
Huffman Academy
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
735 students
Listed on this county directory
Inglenook School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35217
Enrollment
333 students
Listed on this county directory
Martha Gaskins K5
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
509 students
Listed on this county directory
Minor Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35218
Enrollment
454 students
Listed on this county directory
Norwood Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35234
Enrollment
249 students
Listed on this county directory
Oliver K5 School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35212
Enrollment
389 students
Listed on this county directory
Oxmoor K5
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35211
Enrollment
478 students
Listed on this county directory
Phillips Academy
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35203
Enrollment
654 students
Listed on this county directory
Princeton School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35208
Enrollment
203 students
Listed on this county directory
Richard Arrington Elementary
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35211
Enrollment
374 students
Listed on this county directory
Robinson Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35206
Enrollment
344 students
Listed on this county directory
South Hampton K8
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35214
Enrollment
513 students
Listed on this county directory
Sun Valley Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
611 students
Listed on this county directory
Tuggle Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35204
Enrollment
470 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington K8
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Birmingham, 35205
Enrollment
567 students
Listed on this county directory
West End Academy
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35211
Enrollment
503 students
Listed on this county directory
Wylam Elementary School
Birmingham City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35224
Enrollment
371 students
Listed on this county directory
Empower Community School
Empower Community School
Record
Grades
KG–7
Location
Bessemer, 35020
Enrollment
139 students
Listed on this county directory
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Fairfield City
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Fairfield, 35064
Enrollment
324 students
Listed on this county directory
Robinson Primary School
Fairfield City
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Fairfield, 35064
Enrollment
245 students
Listed on this county directory
Edgewood Elementary School
Homewood City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Homewood, 35209
Enrollment
888 students
Listed on this county directory
Hall Kent Elementary School
Homewood City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Homewood, 35209
Enrollment
726 students
Listed on this county directory
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Homewood, 35209
Enrollment
501 students
Listed on this county directory
Bluff Park Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35226
Enrollment
581 students
Listed on this county directory
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Hoover, 35244
Enrollment
492 students
Listed on this county directory
Deer Valley Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35226
Enrollment
740 students
Listed on this county directory
Green Valley Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35226
Enrollment
476 students
Listed on this county directory
Gwin Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35226
Enrollment
515 students
Listed on this county directory
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35243
Enrollment
573 students
Listed on this county directory
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35226
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Hoover, 35244
Enrollment
568 students
Listed on this county directory
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Hoover City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Hoover, 35244
Enrollment
788 students
Listed on this county directory
i3 Academy Phase 1
i3 Academy
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Birmingham, 35212
Enrollment
417 students
Listed on this county directory
Adamsville Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Adamsville, 35005
Enrollment
302 students
Listed on this county directory
Bagley Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Dora, 35062
Enrollment
563 students
Listed on this county directory
Brighton School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Brighton, 35020
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookville Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Graysville, 35073
Enrollment
187 students
Listed on this county directory
Bryan Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Morris, 35116
Enrollment
681 students
Listed on this county directory
Bryant Park Elementary
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
708 students
Listed on this county directory
Center Point Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
618 students
Listed on this county directory
Chalkville Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35215
Enrollment
854 students
Listed on this county directory
Clay Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Clay, 35048
Enrollment
632 students
Listed on this county directory
Concord Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35023
Enrollment
397 students
Listed on this county directory
Erwin Intermediate School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Center Point, 35215
Enrollment
502 students
Listed on this county directory
Fultondale Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Fultondale, 35068
Enrollment
982 students
Gardendale Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gardendale, 35071
Enrollment
677 students
Listed on this county directory
Grantswood Community School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35210
Enrollment
418 students
Listed on this county directory
Hueytown Intermediate School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Hueytown, 35023
Enrollment
481 students
Listed on this county directory
Hueytown Primary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Hueytown, 35023
Enrollment
653 students
Listed on this county directory
Irondale Community School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Irondale, 35210
Enrollment
450 students
Listed on this county directory
Kermit Johnson School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Pinson, 35126
Enrollment
606 students
Listed on this county directory
Lipscomb Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lipscomb, 35020
Enrollment
259 students
Listed on this county directory
McAdory Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Mc Calla, 35111
Enrollment
667 students
Listed on this county directory
McCalla Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35022
Enrollment
697 students
Listed on this county directory
Minor Community School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Birmingham, 35224
Enrollment
409 students
Listed on this county directory
Mount Olive Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Mount Olive, 35117
Enrollment
309 students
Listed on this county directory
Oak Grove Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Bessemer, 35023
Enrollment
570 students
Listed on this county directory
Pinson Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Pinson, 35126
Enrollment
801 students
Listed on this county directory
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Pleasant Grove, 35127
Enrollment
616 students
Listed on this county directory
Snow Rogers Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gardendale, 35071
Enrollment
386 students
Listed on this county directory
UW Clemon Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Adamsville, 35005
Enrollment
588 students
Listed on this county directory
Warrior Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Warrior, 35180
Enrollment
551 students
Listed on this county directory
West Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson County
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Quinton, 35130
Enrollment
94 students
Listed on this county directory
Leeds Elementary School
Leeds City
Record
Grades
2–5
Location
Leeds, 35094
Enrollment
625 students
Listed on this county directory
Leeds Primary School
Leeds City
Record
Grades
PK–1
Location
Leeds, 35094
Enrollment
509 students
Listed on this county directory
Legacy Prep
Legacy Prep
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Birmingham, 35214
Enrollment
404 students
Listed on this county directory
Midfield Elementary School
Midfield City
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Midfield, 35228
Enrollment
390 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Mountain Brook City
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Mountain Brk, 35223
Enrollment
578 students
Listed on this county directory
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Mountain Brook City
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Mountain Brk, 35213
Enrollment
560 students
Listed on this county directory
Crestline Elementary School
Mountain Brook City
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Mountain Brk, 35213
Enrollment
778 students
Listed on this county directory
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Mountain Brook City
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Mountain Brk, 35223
Enrollment
544 students
Listed on this county directory
Tarrant Elementary School
Tarrant City
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Tarrant, 35217
Enrollment
310 students
Listed on this county directory
Tarrant Intermediate School
Tarrant City
Record
Grades
3–6
Location
Tarrant, 35217
Enrollment
402 students
Listed on this county directory
Cahaba Elementary School
Trussville City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Trussville, 35173
Enrollment
537 students
Listed on this county directory
Magnolia Elementary School
Trussville City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Trussville, 35173
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory
Paine Elementary School
Trussville City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Trussville, 35173
Enrollment
1,350 students
East Elementary
Vestavia Hills City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Vestavia, 35216
Enrollment
759 students
Listed on this county directory
Liberty Park Elementary
Vestavia Hills City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Vestavia, 35242
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Vestavia Hills City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Vestavia Hills, 35243
Enrollment
474 students
Listed on this county directory

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 176 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 18 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 17 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.