For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,610 students in 35217, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35217, AL are Tarrant Intermediate School, Inglenook School and Tarrant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35217 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35217, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35217, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarrant Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Drive
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Gr: 3-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Inglenook School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 Inglenook Street
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 231-3310
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Tarrant High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Gr: 7-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
Alternative School
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
35217, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarrant Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Gr: 5-12
Tarrant Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35217, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35217, AL include Tarrant Intermediate School, Inglenook School and Tarrant High School.
How many public schools are located in 35217?
5 public schools are located in 35217.
What is the racial composition of students in 35217?
35217 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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