Districts in Jefferson County13 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook City School District | Mountain Brook | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Vestavia Hills City School District | Vestavia Hills | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Homewood City School District | Homewood | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Trussville City School District | Trussville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Hoover City School District | Hoover | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2 |
| Leeds City School District | Leeds | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Jefferson County School District | Jefferson | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 26 |
| Birmingham City Schools | Birmingham | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Fairfield City School District | Fairfield | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| Bessemer City School District | Bessemer | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1 |
| Midfield City School District | Midfield | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1 |
| Hoover City Schools | Hoover | Not rated | 1 |
| Vestavia Hills City Schools | Birmingham | Not rated | 1 |
Zip Codes in Jefferson County
School Districts in Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County has 13 public school districts covering 40 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Mountain Brook City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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