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Birmingham City School District, Alabama

Birmingham City School District is a unified school district in Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 198,173 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 147 sq mi (381 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
198,173 ± 718
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Jefferson County97% of the district’s landShelby County3% of the district’s land
Land area
147 sq mi (381 km²)
Median household income
$46,051 ± $1,718
Median home value
$158,800 ± $8,824
Water area
2.51 sq mi (6.51 km²)
State
Alabama
Census code (GEOID)
0100390
Coordinates (central point)
33.527174, -86.797036
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Birmingham City School District, largest first

  1. Birmingham (city)198,173 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Mountain Brook City School District4.4 mi southeast
  2. Homewood City School District4.8 mi south
  3. Tarrant City School District4.9 mi north
  4. Vestavia Hills City School District5.5 mi southeast
  5. Fairfield City School District7.9 mi southwest
  6. Midfield City School District8.8 mi southwest
  7. Jefferson County School District8.9 mi west
  8. Hoover City School District10 mi south
  9. Leeds City School District13 mi east
  10. Bessemer City School District15 mi southwest
  11. Trussville City School District16 mi northeast
  12. Shelby County School District20 mi southeast
All 13
  1. Walker County School District34 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Birmingham City School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Birmingham City School District before you rely on it.

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