How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama | Columbiana, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 35,951 | 21,179 |
| Number of Schools | 56 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,148 | $12,606 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.6% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 54.2% | 51.9% |
| Local Revenue | 28.2% | 38.9% |
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Shelby County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.6% | 64.5% |
| African American | 48.0% | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 42.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 98 | 99 |
| Schools with AP | 13 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 456.7:1 | 470:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 16.1% |
School Types
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Shelby County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.