School Score

Below average

32/100

Birmingham, Alabama · 2022-23

Birmingham City Schools

Serving 22,000 students in 45 schools, Birmingham City Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 12% · Reading: 16% · Graduation: 78%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

12%

District-wide

↓ 14.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

16%

District-wide

↓ 13.0% vs US

Graduation rate

78%

4-year

Enrollment

22,000

45 schools

Birmingham proficiency

12% / 16%

"Birmingham City Schools students reached 12% math proficiency and 16% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 18% / 24% state averages."

Source: NCES + Alabama DOE

Graduation rate

78%

"Birmingham City Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$12,100

"Birmingham City Schools spends $12,100 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Birmingham City Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Birmingham City Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

12%

here

18%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 54%

Reading proficiency

16%

here

24%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 45%

Graduation rate

78%

here

92%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 10%

Student-teacher ratio

16.2:1

here

16.2:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

54.3%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Birmingham City Schools a good school district?▾

Birmingham City Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 32/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 12% math and 16% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Birmingham City Schools?▾

Birmingham City Schools operates 45 public schools serving 22,000 students in and around Birmingham, Alabama.

What is Birmingham City Schools's graduation rate?▾

Birmingham City Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Birmingham City Schools spend per student?▾

Birmingham City Schools spends approximately $12,100 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Birmingham City Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Birmingham City Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.