For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 579 students in 35217, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35217, AL is Tarrant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35217 have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35217, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35217 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tarrant High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35217, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 579 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
35217, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarrant Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tarrant Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35217, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35217, AL include Tarrant High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35217?
2 public high schools are located in 35217.
What is the racial composition of students in 35217?
35217 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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