Top 3 Best 36265 Alabama Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,649 students in 36265, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 36265, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 36265 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36265, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36265 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Valley 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best 36265, AL Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 36265, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36265, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 36265?
4 public high schools are located in 36265.
What is the racial composition of students in 36265?
36265 public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).

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