📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Birmingham, AL · Shelby County

Birmingham City School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 21,130 students · 49 schools · 16 zip codes

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 14th percentile among Alabama districts. Ranked within Alabama only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Alabama
Birmingham City School District
📍 Birmingham, AL · Shelby County · NCES LEAID 0100390
2/10
Rating
21,130
Students
49
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
16
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(205)231-4220
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District Mailing Address
PO Box 10007, Birmingham, AL 35202
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Enrollment
21,130 students
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Schools
49
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County
Shelby County, AL
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0100390
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Birmingham City School District16 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
35203BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
35204BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35205BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35206BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35207BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35208BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35211BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35212BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35218BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35221BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35222BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35233BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35234BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35235BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35249BirminghamShelby CountyAL
35254BirminghamShelby CountyAL
Counties Served2 counties
Jefferson County, AL Shelby County, AL
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Birmingham City School District?▼
Birmingham City School District serves 16 zip codes: 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35211, 35212, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35249, 35254. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Birmingham City School District rated?▼
Birmingham City School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 14th percentile among Alabama school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alabama only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Birmingham City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 21,130 students across 49 schools for Birmingham City School District.
What grades does Birmingham City School District serve?▼
Birmingham City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Birmingham City School District?▼
You can reach Birmingham City School District by phone at (205)231-4220 or by mail at PO Box 10007, Birmingham, AL 35202. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Birmingham City School District

Birmingham City School District is a public school district serving 16 zip codes in Alabama, primarily in Shelby County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 14th percentile among Alabama districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Alabama districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (205)231-4220 before making a housing decision.

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