For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 352 students in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Smithfield Estates is Legacy Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Estates, Birmingham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Daniel Payne Drive
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 573-0777
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham, AL include Legacy Prep.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham?
the neighborhood of Smithfield Estates, Birmingham public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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