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| Metric | Tarrant City School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,271 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,648/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 17% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
Zip code 35217 is split between districts by area. No single district serves most of this zip. Residents live in different school districts: about 48% in Tarrant City School District, about 33% in Birmingham City School District, about 20% in Jefferson County School District. The page is headed by the district with the largest share; check your exact address with the district.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–12 All grades (48% of area) | Tarrant City School District 1,271 students · 3 schools | Not rated |
| Pre-K–12 All grades (33% of area) | Birmingham City School District 21,130 students · 49 schools | 2/10 |
| Pre-K–12 All grades (20% of area) | Jefferson County School District 35,951 students · 57 schools | 3/10 |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant City School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 1,271 |
| Jefferson County School District | 3/10 | 24th | 35,951 |
| Birmingham City School District | 2/10 | 13th | 21,130 |
| Mountain Brook City School District | 10/10 | 99th | 4,409 |
About Tarrant City School District
Tarrant City School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 35217 in Tarrant, Alabama. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 35217. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
About this district’s rating
Tarrant City School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Alabama that this site covers, and Tarrant City School District was not part of that comparison when the Alabama ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Alabama state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 35217
Children in zip code 35217 are assigned to Tarrant City School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 35217, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Tarrant City School District at (205)849-3700 or visit www.tarrant.k12.al.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alabama districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Birmingham
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Tarrant City School District serves zip code 35217, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 35217. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alabama, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Tarrant City School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 35217.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Tarrant City School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 35217 data.