For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,305 students in Buhl, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Buhl, AL are Buhl Elementary School, Sipsey Valley Middle School and Sipsey Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Buhl, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhl Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Sipsey Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buhl, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Buhl, AL include Buhl Elementary School, Sipsey Valley Middle School and Sipsey Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Buhl?
3 public schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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