For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 335 students in 35228, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35228, AL is Midfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35228 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35228, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35228 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midfield High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35228, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
35228, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5400 Oakwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center-w (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5201 Sugar Ray Dr
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35228, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35228, AL include Midfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35228?
1 public high schools are located in 35228.
What is the racial composition of students in 35228?
35228 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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