How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Birmingham City | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama | Columbiana, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 21,130 | 21,179 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Birmingham City | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,201 | $12,436 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.2% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 43.8% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 33.0% | 38.9% |
Birmingham City
Federal State Local
Shelby County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Birmingham City | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 64.5% |
| African American | 83.9% | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.9% | 36.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Birmingham City | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 99 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 427:1 | 481.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 18.9% |
School Types
Birmingham City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 42
Shelby County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.