Best 35811 Alabama Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Meridian Street Nw
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Meridian Street
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
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
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35811 Alabama

35811, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
399 Homer Nance Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Gr: 6-9

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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