For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 366 students in Roanoke, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Roanoke, AL is Handley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Roanoke, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Handley 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Roanoke, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Handley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Roanoke, AL include Handley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roanoke?
1 public high schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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