2,687
Preschools
1,732
Elementary Schools
996
Middle Schools
883
High Schools
1,527
Public District Schools
2,262
Private Schools
3,792
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alabama based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Alabama at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Alabama offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Alabama
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Mobile County School District
52,460 students | MOBILE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
Jefferson County School District
35,336 students | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 57 schools -
Baldwin County School District
30,210 students | BAY MINETTE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Montgomery County School District
27,399 students | MONTGOMERY, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 54 schools -
Huntsville City School District
23,514 students | HUNTSVILLE, AL
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools
Reviews From Schools in Alabama
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 20, 2024
The school is amazing but the office staff has terrible attitudes it is very unwelcoming and an uncomfortable environment please hire people that are happy to help and to be there .
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Fort Rucker Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 19, 2024
No, i do not. I witnessed heinous fights. Over my 4 years at the school we got a school shooting threat every few months. Someone waved a gun around in the parking lot. They dont take sexual assault... More
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Theodore High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 19, 2024
I graduated in 2023 and loved my experience at Daphne High School. The atmosphere was always welcoming and there are tons of extra curricular opportunities. In the AP, IB, and dual enrollment courses,... More
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Daphne High School