For the 2024 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public high schools serving 16,386 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Alabama blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hewitttrussville High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Alabama (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Grades: 7-9
| 968 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vestavia Hills High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Grades: 10-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #44.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #88.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #99.
Hewitttrussville High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #1010.
Daphne High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 1,623 students
Rank: #1111.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #1212.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #1313.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramsay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #1515.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama?
15 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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