Shoal Creek’s public schools outscore 83% of Alabama districts
38% of students in Shoal Creek’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Shoal Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Shoal Creek’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,422 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then seven middle and seven high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hilltop Montessori School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Shoal Creek’s grade
A−: better than 83% of Alabama school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Shoal Creek, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
1st grade in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
2nd grade in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
3rd grade in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
4th grade in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
5th grade in Shoal Creek
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 498 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Birmingham
Shoal Creek’s public schools are run by Shelby County School District, which also serves Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana and Harpersville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Shoal Creek vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Shoal Creek’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek | A− | Shelby County |
| Hoover | A+ | Hoover City |
Every school in Shoal Creek
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Shoal Creek’s schools
Are Shoal Creek’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Shoal Creek children attend outscore 83% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Shoal Creek in?
Shelby County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 20,638 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do Shoal Creek kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Oak Mountain High School, Helena High School, Chelsea High School, Calera High, Shelby County High School, Montevallo High School and Vincent Middle High School.
What is Shoal Creek’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Shelby County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Shoal Creek spend per student?
$13,422 in Shelby County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Shoal Creek?
Yes: Hilltop Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 188 students).
Parents talk
What Shoal Creek families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.