For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,106 students in Fort Payne, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Fort Payne, AL is Fort Payne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Payne, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Fort Payne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Fort Payne, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Payne 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Payne, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Payne High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Gr: 9-12 | 1,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Payne, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Payne, AL include Fort Payne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Payne?
2 public high schools are located in Fort Payne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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