Best Anniston Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,956 students in Anniston, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL are White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Anniston, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Plains High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Anniston, AL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 25%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anniston, Alabama

Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Gr: 6-12
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: K-9 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL include White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anniston?
7 public high schools are located in Anniston.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston?
Anniston public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).

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