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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
October 03, 2025
I have had nothing but great experiences with St Francis Xavier Catholic school! I was new to the area when I first came across this school and since being a part of the school community my family... More
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St Francis Xavier School
Parent / Guardian
September 09, 2025
This is one of the Best schools my kids ever attended. The car line is smooth and moves fast fast, the security checkpoint at the front keep the kids safe, the teachers communicate well with us... More
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South Hampton Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 28, 2025
Teachers and principals don't take kids or parent concerns serious they also have very nasty attitudes
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