For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham, AL.
The top ranked public school in Norwood is Norwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham, AL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham, AL include Norwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Norwood, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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