For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 15,328 students in Limestone County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL are Athens Renaissance School, James Clemens High School and Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Limestone County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Limestone 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Limestone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Grades: K-12
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 2,142 students
Rank: #33.
Athens High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #44.
East Limestone High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 1,237 students
Rank: #55.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 6,834 students
Rank: #66.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #77.
West Limestone High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10945 School House Rd
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Grades: 6-12
| 747 students
Rank: #88.
Elkmont High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Grades: 6-12
| 633 students
Rank: #99.
Clements High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Tanner High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Sommers Rd
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Alabama Renaissance School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL include Athens Renaissance School, James Clemens High School and Athens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Limestone County, AL?
11 public high schools are located in Limestone County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County, AL?
Limestone County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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