For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,025 students in St. Clair County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in St. Clair County, AL are Springville High School, Moody High School and Ashville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, AL public high schools 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 St. Clair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
St. Clair County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springville 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 23% 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 St. Clair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8295 U S Hwy 11
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7833
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-7833
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Moody High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 High School Dr
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-5127
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-5127
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Ashville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33215 Us Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7943
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #55.
Saint Clair County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16700 Us Highway 411
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 629-6222
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 629-6222
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Ragland High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Grades: PK-12
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Area Technical Center
Vocational School
45 County Road 33
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7055
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ruben Yancy Alternative School
Alternative School
466 10th Street
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Clair County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Clair County, AL include Springville High School, Moody High School and Ashville High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Clair County?
8 public high schools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Clair County include: Saint Clair County High School vs. Springville High School, Springville High School vs. Saint Clair County High School, Ashville High School vs. Saint Clair County High School
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