Alabama is the #24 largest school system in the United States, serving 747,434 students across the 1,511 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 478 private schools, serving 82,514 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alabama is 27%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 47%.
The top ranked public schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Eura Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 47% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AL) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
10%
Black
32%
White
53%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Alabama (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Rank: #33.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Rank: #44.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 269-3673
Rank: #55.
Liberty Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17051 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5400
Rank: #66.
Mt Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1 Jefferson Place
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-7230
Rank: #77.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5200
Rank: #99.
Pizitz Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Rank: #1010.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Best Alabama Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alabama?
The top ranked public schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Crestline Elementary School and Eura Brown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alabama?
1,511 public schools are located in Alabama.
What percentage of students in Alabama go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Alabama are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Minority enrollment in Alabama is 47% (majority Black)
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