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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Birmingham at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jefferson County School District
35,951 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 60 schools -
Birmingham City School District
21,130 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 50 schools -
Shelby County School District
21,179 students | COLUMBIANA, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
Midfield City School District
1,045 students | MIDFIELD, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Alabama Youth Services
0 students | MOUNT MEIGS, AL
Grades K-2, 7-12 | 3 schools -
Tarrant City School District
1,271 students | TARRANT, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Alabama School Of Fine Arts
0 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades 7-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Birmingham
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November 03, 2025
The principal “Brooke” is awful and has no business being in education as does Sneezek. She’s atrocious as a special ed teacher.
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Inverness Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
October 19, 2025
I am a current parent in our 3rd year at Bruno Montessori and our experience has been incredible. This school has a long history of providing a nurturing Montessori environment along with academic... More
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Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Parent / Guardian
October 15, 2025
Reall good school i hope is great and good
Review for
Chalkville Elementary School
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