News Summary
A recent ranking by Stacker highlights the best public high schools in the Birmingham metro area, based on various educational metrics. The assessment considered factors such as academics, culture and diversity, and sports, with Mountain Brook City Schools earning the highest grade of A+. Other schools like Hoover City Schools and Homewood City Schools also performed well, demonstrating strong enrollment and favorable student-teacher ratios. This ranking aims to provide valuable insights for families and educators while promoting continuous improvement in educational standards within the region.
Birmingham, Alabama – Stacker has released a ranking of the best public high schools in the Birmingham metro area, drawing on data from Niche, a platform known for collecting educational statistics. The list, put together on May 15, 2025, assessed numerous high schools based on seven critical factors to gauge their overall performance and student satisfaction.
The factors that influenced the rankings include academics, culture and diversity, sports, clubs and activities, resources, and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. A significant focus was placed on academic performance, which comprises a large part of the total score associated with each school.
Among the top-ranked institutions in the Birmingham metro area were Mountain Brook City Schools, which garnered the highest grade of A+, followed closely by Hoover City Schools with a grade of A. Homewood City Schools also performed well, achieving a solid A grade. Notably, these schools exhibited robust enrollment numbers and favorable student-teacher ratios, contributing to their elevated standings.
The specific rankings revealed interesting insights into the local education landscape:
- Mountain Brook City Schools: Enrollment of 967 students, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, Niche grade: A+
- Hoover City Schools: Enrollment of 2,841 students, a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, Niche grade: A
- Homewood City Schools: Enrollment of 1,330 students, a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, Niche grade: A
- Birmingham City Schools: Enrollment of 660 students, a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, Niche grade: B+
- Jefferson County Schools: Enrollment of 635 students, a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, Niche grade: B-
- St Clair County Schools: Enrollment of 687 students, a student-teacher ratio of 20:1, Niche grade: B-
- Shelby County Schools: Enrollment of 506 students, a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, Niche grade: B-
The Birmingham City Schools district received a Niche grade of B+, indicating areas of strength, particularly when compared to its average performance outlined in the Alabama State Department of Education report card showing a current grade of C. This contrast highlights the district’s aim to improve its overall educational quality and address factors impacting student achievement.
The comprehensive data used by Niche reflects trends across 97 metro areas, allowing for a robust assessment of school performance and resources. This initiative underscores a commitment to improving educational standards in Birmingham and offers families a closer look at their local high schools’ strengths and weaknesses.
As part of the educational community’s ongoing efforts, many schools are likely to utilize these findings to enhance their academic offerings, extracurricular activities, and support services to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. The engagement from families, educators, and administrators alike remains crucial for sustained progress in the Birmingham education system.
In summary, the latest rankings by Stacker provide not just a scorecard for high schools in the Birmingham metro area, but also a roadmap for improvement as schools strive to meet the needs of their students and uphold educational excellence.
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