For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 396 students in Cottonwood, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Cottonwood, AL is Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Cottonwood, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cottonwood 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AL include Cottonwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public high schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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