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D. F. Hughes Construction, Inc.™

4958 Valleydale Rd, Ste 102
Birmingham, AL 35242

(205) 941-6868

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About Birmingham, Al

What Interstates serve the Birmingham Area?

I-65: In the state of Alabama, I-65 passes through or near four of the state's major metropolitan areas: Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Huntsville. I-65 begins its path northward in Mobile at its junction with I-10. From I-10, I-65 runs west of downtown Mobile and through the northern suburbs of the city before turning northeasterly towards Montgomery. In Montgomery, I-65 connects with the southern terminus of I-85.

Interstate 459 (I-459) is a bypass highway of I-59 that is an alternate Interstate Highway around the southern sides of Birmingham, Bessemer, and several other cities and towns in Jefferson County, Alabama. I-459 lies entirely within Jefferson County. This Interstate Highway is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) long, and its construction was completed in 1984. I-459 has major interchanges with I-59, I-20, and I-65.

I-59 and I-20 travel together for about 40 percent of their route through Alabama, passing northeast through Tuscaloosa before finally parting ways in eastern Birmingham.

I-20 (along with I-59) crosses the Alabama state line near York, and it stays conjoined as it passes through western Alabama and Tuscaloosa. At Birmingham, the two highways pass through downtown together before splitting at exit 130 just east of Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport. I-20 continues eastward through Oxford–Anniston and the Talladega National Forest, passing by Talladega Superspeedway in the process, which is visible from the highway.

Birmingham City Schools
School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students Quick Stats (2023-24)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Christian School

Magnet School

Math: 19% | Reading: 60%

Rank:8/10 Top 30%

725 Mountain Dr

Birmingham, AL 35206

(205) 231-5249

PK-8 642 students
  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
Phillips Academy

Math: 18% | Reading: 61%

Rank:8/10 Top 30%

2316 7th Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Prekindergarten-8 618 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
Oliver K5 School

Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%

Rank:7/10 Top 50%

6871 6th Court S

Birmingham, AL 35212

PK-5 484 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Ramsay High School

Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%

Rank:5/10 Bottom 50%

1800 13th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 231-7000

9-12 698 students
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Epic Alternative Elementary School

Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%

Rank:5/10 Bottom 50%

1000 10th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 231-7370

PK-5 312 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Princeton School

Magnet School

Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%

Rank:4/10 Bottom 50%

1425 2nd Ave W

Birmingham, AL 35208

(205) 231-2500

PK-5 213 students
  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Hemphill Elementary School

Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%

Rank:3/10 Bottom 50%

714 12th Street Sw

Birmingham, AL 35211

(205) 231-7500

PK-5 334 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Washington K8

Math: 5% | Reading: 18%

Rank:2/10 Bottom 50%

115 Fourth Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 231-7740

PK-8 506 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
Avondale Elementary School

Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%

Rank:2/10 Bottom 50%

4000 8th Ct S

Birmingham, AL 35222 (205) 231-7130

PK-5 325 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
George Washington Carver High School

Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%

Rank:2/10 Bottom 50%

3900 24th St N

Birmingham, AL 35207

(205) 231-3900

9-12 581 students
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Norwood Elementary School

Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%

Rank:2/10 Bottom 50%

3136 Norwood Blvd

Birmingham, AL 35234

(205) 231-3620

PK-5 250 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Sun Valley Elementary School

Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%

Rank:2/10 Bottom 50%

1010 18th Ave Nw

Birmingham, AL 35215

(205) 231-5740

PK-5 619 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
South Hampton K8

Math: 4% | Reading: 22%

Rank:1/10 Bottom 50%

565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City

Birmingham, AL 35214

(205) 231-6689

PK-8 560 students
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
Things to do in Birmingham, AL

Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 933-1409
https://visitvulcan.com/

The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, United States, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry.

Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard,
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 254-2565
https://www.artsbma.org/

The Birmingham Museum of Art is a museum in Birmingham, Alabama. Its collection includes more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts representing various cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American.

Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd,
Birmingham, AL 35223

(205) 879-0409
https://www.birminghamzoo.com/

The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

McWane Science Center
200 19th St N,
Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 714-8300
https://mcwane.org/

The state-of-the-art hands-on science center, aquarium, and 250-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Rd,
Birmingham, AL 35223

(205) 414-3950
https://bbgardens.org/

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama