Top 10 Best Alabama Special Education Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 special education public high schools serving 975 students in Alabama.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Alabama are Decatur High Developmental, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Childrens Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Alabama special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cullman Child Development Center, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Alabama Special Education Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Rank: #88.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
1105 Fort Lashley
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
209a Grand Ave W
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1050
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound High School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Developmental
Special Education School
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Louise M Smith Development Center
Special Education School
298 Jay Street
Prattville, AL 36068
(334) 365-4054
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Grades: K-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Alabama include Decatur High Developmental, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Childrens Center.
How many special education public high schools are located in Alabama?
20 special education public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama special education public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).

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