The top ranked public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook High School and Mountain Brook Junior High School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Fairhope, Owens Cross Roads and Madison.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alabama is 22%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
Top Ranked Public High Schools in Alabama (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Rank: #22.
Mountain Brook High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 10%)
Grades: 10-12
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-9
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vestavia Hills High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: 10-12
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Rank: #55.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Rank: #66.
Orange Beach Middlehigh School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: 7-12
23908 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 937-7651
Rank: #77.
Homewood High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading: 63% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Rank: #88.
George W Long High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-12
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380
Rank: #99.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 42% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 10%)
Grades: 8-9
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Rank: #1010.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Rank: #1111.
Kinston School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 39% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
201 College Street
Kinston, AL 36453
(334) 565-3016
Kinston, AL 36453
(334) 565-3016
Rank: #1212.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 30-34% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
3315 Hayneville Road
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3617
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3617
Rank: #1313.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 32% (Top 20%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Rank: #1414.
Winfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Rank: #1515.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading: 54% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading: 53% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 52% (Top 5%)
Reading: 52% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 53% (Top 5%)
Reading: 51% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Skyline High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 43% (Top 10%)
Reading: 54% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Rank: #2020.
Auburn High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 54% (Top 5%)
Reading: 50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 10-12
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Rank: #2121.
Sweet Water High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading: 59% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Rank: #2222.
Hewitttrussville High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading: 50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Rank: #2323.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading: 57% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-12
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 50%)
Grades: PK-12
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Marion County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 5-12
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 50%)
Grades: 6-12
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Rank: #2828.
Lexington School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 35% (Top 20%)
Reading: 56% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
101 School St
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Lexington, AL 35648
(256) 229-6622
Rank: #2929.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 30% (Top 30%)
Reading: 58% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-12
170 W W Averitte Dr
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 315-5550
Rank: #3030.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 41% (Top 20%)
Reading: 51% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
2304 Billie Watkins St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050
Rank: #3131.
Oxford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 36% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hartselle High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 44% (Top 10%)
Reading: 48% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hoover High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 46% (Top 10%)
Reading: 47% (Top 50%)
Grades: 9-12
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Rank: #3434.
Pike Road Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading: 66% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-9
696 Georgia Washington Road
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Pike Road, AL 36064
(334) 420-5360
Rank: #3535.
Ariton School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 34% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
Ariton, AL 36311
(334) 762-2371
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