For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,884 students in 35811, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35811, AL are New Century Technology High School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Lee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35811 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35811, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35811 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison County Virtual Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35811, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Madison County Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Gr: 5-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Alternative School
Alternative School
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1275 Jordan Rd Bldg A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2170
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2170
Gr: 9-12
35811, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35811, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35811, AL include New Century Technology High School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Lee High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35811?
5 public high schools are located in 35811.
What is the racial composition of students in 35811?
35811 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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