Top-ranked public school districts in Jefferson and Shelby County.
- Lis Hdez
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 8
The quality of school districts strongly influences a home's resale value. Searching for districts with an A rating according to Niche.com ensures a solid investment and peace of mind in the educational environment.
Homewood City Schools
Academic: A+
Diversity: A−
Houses from: $450,000
💡 High resale value, active and welcoming community.
Mountain Brook City Schools
Academic: A+
Diversity: B
Houses from: $700,000
💡 “Elite” district, luxury properties and strong appreciation.
Vestavia Hills City Schools
Academic: A+
Diversity: B+
Houses from: $600,000
💡 Excellent reputation, long-term stability.
Hoover City Schools
Academic: A
Diversity: A
Houses from: $350,000
💡 Large, very diverse district with excellent facilities.
🏡 Shelby County (more affordable and highly rated)
Chelsea City Schools
Academic: A
Diversity: B+
Houses from: $300,000
💡 Great value for money.
Alabaster City Schools
Academic: A−
Diversity: A
Houses from: $280,000
💡 More accessible options, good resources
Pelham City Schools
Academic: A
Diversity: A (3rd most diverse district in Alabama)
Houses from: $300,000
💡 Excellent diversity and strong programs.
Helena City Schools
Academics: A+ (elementary and middle schools)
Diversity: Demographic information does not generate official rating
Houses from: $300,000
💡 A growing community with excellent academic performance. ()
Trussville City Schools
Academic: A+
Diversity: B–
Houses from: $400,000
💡 Alabama's Top 8; offers high performance with a moderately diverse population.
✅ What's next?
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