Jefferson County Public Schools
Jefferson County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
176
public schools
Total Enrollment
97,562
students
School Districts
17
districts
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.
Jefferson County has 17 district entries. Jefferson County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 57 schools.
School records are spread across 32 listed communities. Birmingham has the most listed schools, with 60 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 98 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
17
districts
Charter Schools
6
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Jefferson County
Jefferson County
Birmingham City
Hoover City
Vestavia Hills City
Trussville City
Mountain Brook City
Homewood City
Bessemer City
Leeds City
Fairfield City
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 176 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Homewood City | Homewood, 35209Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 926 |
| Minor High School | Listed only | Jefferson County | Adamsville, 35005Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 915 |
Hoover High School
Hoover City
Hoover, 35244 / City: Small
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills City
Vestavia, 35216 / Suburb: Large
HewittTrussville High School
Trussville City
Trussville, 35173 / Rural: Fringe
ClayChalkville High School
Jefferson County
Pinson, 35126 / Rural: Fringe
Paine Elementary School
Trussville City
Trussville, 35173 / Suburb: Large
Homewood High School
Homewood City
Homewood, 35209 / Suburb: Large
Hueytown High School
Jefferson County
Hueytown, 35023 / Rural: Fringe
HewittTrussville Middle School
Trussville City
Trussville, 35173 / Suburb: Large
Shades Valley High School
Jefferson County
Irondale, 35210 / Suburb: Large
McAdory High School
Jefferson County
McCalla, 35111 / Rural: Fringe
Pizitz Middle School
Vestavia Hills City
Vestavia, 35216 / Suburb: Large
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Birmingham City
Birmingham, 35215 / City: Midsize
Gardendale High School
Jefferson County
Gardendale, 35071 / Suburb: Large
ClayChalkville Middle School
Jefferson County
Trussville, 35173 / Rural: Fringe
Pinson Valley High School
Jefferson County
Pinson, 35126 / Suburb: Large
Fultondale Elementary School
Jefferson County
Fultondale, 35068 / Suburb: Large
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Mountain Brook City
Mountain Brk, 35213 / Suburb: Large
Mountain Brook High School
Mountain Brook City
Mountain Brk, 35223 / Suburb: Large
Homewood Middle School
Homewood City
Homewood, 35209 / Suburb: Large
Minor High School
Jefferson County
Adamsville, 35005 / Suburb: Large
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.
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.