For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,063 students in Gardendale, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Gardendale, AL is Gardendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, 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 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Gardendale, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardendale High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Gardendale, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gardendale, AL include Gardendale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gardendale?
1 public high schools are located in Gardendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale?
Gardendale public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.