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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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Parent / Guardian
August 08, 2025
The worst school ever the principal is terrible would not recommend this school to anybody
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Oxmoor K-5
Parent / Guardian
August 05, 2025
This is an excellent school. I just love the staff! They are so caring to to the students.
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Hemphill Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 25, 2025
It was an ok school but the principal Mr. Mario lumzy is the issue. He has no care for his parents or students. He is inconsiderate of families especially single mothers who are actually working and... More
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Christian School