Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35071

The 35071 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which generally perform well above the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages.

The standout schools in this area are Bragg Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 122-115 middle schools in Alabama and earns a 4-star rating, and Snow Rogers Elementary School, which also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 201-161 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. Both schools have impressive test scores, particularly in English, where Bragg Middle School's 8th grade proficiency rate exceeds 60%, compared to the county's 42% and the state's 51%.

The schools in the 35071 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 47.66% at Gardendale High School to 52.82% at Bragg Middle School. Despite this, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 17.4 at Gardendale High School to 20.1 at Bragg Middle School, suggesting a favorable learning environment.