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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
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
Parent / Guardian
June 11, 2025
We have loved CMS! Both of our children have attended to date, from toddler to lower elementary. We were at a former montessori school before CMS and they were loving and kind, but didn't have the... More
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Creative Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 04, 2025
I am an upcoming 9th grade student who was recently promoted from this school. Eighth grade was a struggle. Specifically, in math. The teacher was quite rude and said what could be considered insults... More
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Christian School