For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,215 students in Pell City, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Pell City, AL is Pell City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pell City, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pell City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Pell City, 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 Pell City 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 22% 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 Pell City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pell City High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pell City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: 7 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pell City, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pell City, AL include Pell City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pell City?
1 public high schools are located in Pell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pell City?
Pell City public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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