Pizitz Middle School
Reported Enrollment
1,158
students
District
Vestavia Hills City
County Context Score
42/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2826 Columbiana Road, Vestavia, AL, 35216
School District
Vestavia Hills City
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 010343001301
- District ID
- 0103430
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,158 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Pizitz Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Jefferson County has 176 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Pizitz Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Vestavia Hills City, Jefferson County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Pizitz Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Vestavia Hills City.
1,158 students
Pizitz Middle School reports 1,158 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 30 other middle schools in Jefferson County with enrollment data, 29 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 486 students.
31 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 502 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
9 district schools
Vestavia Hills City lists 5 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
2
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside Vestavia Hills City
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School Profile FAQ
Is Pizitz Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Vestavia Hills City.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Pizitz Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Pizitz Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Pizitz Middle School with nearby schools?
Pizitz Middle School should be compared with 31 middle schools in Jefferson County, plus other schools in Vestavia Hills City. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Pizitz Middle School?
Before using Pizitz Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Vestavia Hills City.
Part of Vestavia Hills City
Pizitz Middle School is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,069 students across 9 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
9
Reported Enrollment
7,069
9 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- East ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- West ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Vestavia Hills High School10–12 · HighProfile
- Liberty Park ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba HeightsPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Liberty Park Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgePK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus9 · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
HewittTrussville Middle School
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Mountain Brook Junior High School
Homewood Middle School
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Jefferson County Schools
County Context Score
42/100
County-level composite across 176 public schools
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.