Shelby County

The Shelby County school district in Alabama consists of 29 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the county. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions leading the way in academic achievement.

At the top of the list are Oak Mountain High School, Mt Laurel Elementary School, and Oak Mountain Intermediate School, all of which consistently rank among the best schools in Alabama with exceptional student performance in core academic areas. In contrast, schools like Calera High and Montevallo High struggle, with only 15-25% of students demonstrating proficiency in key subjects.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families, such as Calera Intermediate and Montevallo High, tending to have lower proficiency rates. However, the relationship between higher spending per student and better outcomes is less clear, suggesting the need for a deeper examination of resource allocation and utilization across the Shelby County district.