Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35212

The 35212 zip code area of Birmingham, Alabama is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area include 2 elementary schools, i3 Academy Phase 1 and Oliver K5 School, as well as Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet. These schools serve predominantly African American student populations, with Oliver K5 School having the highest percentage at 97.43%.

Among the standout schools, Oliver K5 School stands out with the highest statewide ranking in 2021-2022 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 18:1. i3 Academy Phase 1, a public charter school, has a more diverse student population and higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the other schools. However, all three schools in the 35212 zip code area have lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the Birmingham City district and state averages.

Despite the higher spending per student at Woodlawn High SchoolMagnet, the school's performance consistently ranks among the lowest in the state, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes. The data also highlights the potential impact of smaller class sizes, as seen with the lower student-teacher ratio at Oliver K5 School.