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

Jefferson County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 35,951 students · 57 schools · 26 zip codes

3
out of 10 Rating Below Average
State reading & math proficiency · 25th percentile among Alabama districts. Ranked within Alabama only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Alabama
Jefferson County School District
📍 Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County · NCES LEAID 0101920
3/10
Rating
35,951
Students
57
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
26
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)379-2000
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District Mailing Address
2100 18th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35209
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Enrollment
35,951 students
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Schools
57
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County
Jefferson County, AL
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0101920
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Jefferson County School District26 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
35005AdamsvilleJefferson CountyAL
35006AdgerJefferson CountyAL
35022BessemerJefferson CountyAL
35023BessemerJefferson CountyAL
35036BrooksideJefferson CountyAL
35060DocenaJefferson CountyAL
35061DolomiteJefferson CountyAL
35062DoraJefferson CountyAL
35068FultondaleJefferson CountyAL
35071GardendaleJefferson CountyAL
35073GraysvilleJefferson CountyAL
35091KimberlyJefferson CountyAL
35111Mc CallaJefferson CountyAL
35116MorrisJefferson CountyAL
35117Mount OliveJefferson CountyAL
35118MulgaJefferson CountyAL
35119New CastleJefferson CountyAL
35126PinsonJefferson CountyAL
35127Pleasant GroveJefferson CountyAL
35180WarriorJefferson CountyAL
35181WatsonJefferson CountyAL
35210BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
35214BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
35215BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
35217BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
35224BirminghamJefferson CountyAL
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Jefferson County School District?▼
Jefferson County School District serves 26 zip codes: 35005, 35006, 35022, 35023, 35036, 35060, 35061, 35062, 35068, 35071, 35073, 35091, 35111, 35116, 35117, 35118, 35119, 35126, 35127, 35180, 35181, 35210, 35214, 35215, 35217, and 1 more. 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 Jefferson County School District rated?▼
Jefferson County School District has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 25th percentile among Alabama school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alabama only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Jefferson County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 35,951 students across 57 schools for Jefferson County School District.
What grades does Jefferson County School District serve?▼
Jefferson County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Jefferson County School District?▼
You can reach Jefferson County School District by phone at (205)379-2000 or by mail at 2100 18th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35209. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Jefferson County School District

Jefferson County School District is a public school district serving 26 zip codes in Alabama, primarily in Jefferson County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 25th 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)379-2000 before making a housing decision.

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