📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Jefferson County, AL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mountain Brook City School District | Mountain Brk | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Vestavia Hills City School District | Vestavia Hills | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Homewood City School District | Homewood | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #4 | Trussville City School District | Trussville | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #5 | Hoover City School District | Hoover | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #6 | Leeds City School District | Leeds | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #7 | Jefferson County School District | Birmingham | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #8 | Birmingham City School District | Birmingham | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #9 | Fairfield City School District | Fairfield | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #10 | Bessemer City School District | Bessemer | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #11 | Midfield City School District | Midfield | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Jefferson County, Alabama (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Jefferson County, Alabama that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Alabama, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Jefferson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, Alabama? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Jefferson County, Alabama, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Alabama districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Mountain Brook City School District (Mountain Brk); Vestavia Hills City School District (Vestavia Hills).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.