For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 773 students in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Smithfield is Parker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Smithfield, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
City Elementary School
Alternative School
901 9th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2288
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2288
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham, AL include Parker High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Smithfield, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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