For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 579 students in 35217, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35217, AL is Tarrant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 35217 have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35217, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 35217 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tarrant High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35217, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarrant High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Gr: 7-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
Alternative School
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 379-4250
Gr: K-12
35217, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarrant Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3717
Gr: 5-12
Tarrant Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1318 Alabama St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-3700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35217, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35217, AL include Tarrant High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35217?
2 public high schools are located in 35217.
What is the racial composition of students in 35217?
35217 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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