Top 10 Most Improved Public Schools in Alabama (2024)

The most improved public schools in Alabama are listed below (2019-24).
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 298 1,026 Avg. Improved Rank: 420

Most Improved Public Schools in Alabama (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1026
(from 1,263 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +928
(from 1,165 to 237)
Grades: PK-12
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Rank: #33.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +840
(from 1,077 to 237)
Grades: PK-5
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Rank: #44.
Oliver K5 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +722
(from 1,143 to 421)
Grades: PK-5
6871 6th Court S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8620
Rank: #55.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +688
(from 1,165 to 477)
Grades: 9-12
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Rank: #66.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +472
(from 605 to 133)
Grades: PK-3
601 S Clinton Street
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609
Rank: #77.
Boaz Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +424
(from 849 to 425)
Grades: 6-8
140 Newt Parker Dr
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799
Rank: #88.
Thomasville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +419
(from 878 to 459)
Grades: PK-4
300 Quincy Ingram St
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0063
Rank: #99.
Holt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +413
(from 1,168 to 755)
Grades: PK-5
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Rank: #1010.
Boaz Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +411
(from 694 to 283)
Grades: 4-5
11 Newt Parker Drive
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-9211
Rank: #1111.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +406
(from 1,251 to 845)
Grades: PK-12
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Rank: #1212.
Oxford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +383
(from 656 to 273)
Grades: 9-12
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Rank: #1313.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +382
(from 818 to 436)
Grades: PK-9
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Rank: #1414.
Fruitdale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +379
(from 905 to 526)
Grades: PK-12
13077 County Rd 1
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Rank: #1515.
Double Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +367
(from 803 to 436)
Grades: PK-4
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3322
Rank: #1616.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +364
(from 863 to 499)
Grades: PK-5
16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Rank: #1717.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +363
(from 677 to 314)
Grades: PK-6
341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546
(205) 689-4464
Rank: #1818.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +350
(from 616 to 266)
Grades: PK-5
26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Rank: #1919.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +349
(from 771 to 422)
Grades: 3-5
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2123
Rank: #2020.
Sycamore School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +344
(from 730 to 386)
Grades: PK-4
22405 Al Highway 21
Alpine, AL 35014
(256) 315-5450
Rank: #2121.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +325
(from 756 to 431)
Grades: PK-6
4747 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
(334) 705-6021
Rank: #2222.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +324
(from 920 to 596)
Grades: PK-5
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Rank: #2323.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +323
(from 759 to 436)
Grades: PK-6
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +320
(from 608 to 288)
Grades: PK-6
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +320
(from 1,165 to 845)
Grades: PK-12
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Rank: #2626.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +318
(from 584 to 266)
Grades: PK
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Rank: #2727.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +317
(from 869 to 552)
Grades: 6-8
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Rank: #2828.
Centre Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +316
(from 643 to 327)
Grades: PK-4
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Rank: #2929.
Pike County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +305
(from 911 to 606)
Grades: 7-12
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2389
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +304
(from 532 to 228)
Grades: PK-5
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
R A Hubbard High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +304
(from 1,207 to 903)
Grades: 7-12
12905 Jesse Jackson Pkwy
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Rank: #3232.
Munford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +303
(from 997 to 694)
Grades: 9-12
300 Cedars Road
Munford, AL 36268
(256) 315-5220
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Harmony School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +301
(from 646 to 345)
Grades: PK-8
4910 County Road 940
Logan, AL 35098
(256) 747-1427
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Geraldine School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +301
(from 916 to 615)
Grades: PK-12
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Rank: #3535.
Headland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +298
(from 468 to 170)
Grades: PK-5
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
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