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 04, 2024
Amazing school with teacher that care about you.
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Chatom Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 04, 2024
This school has the pitfall many modern-day public schools do of investing more time and money into sports than fine arts. Communication from administration often lacks. The dress code is ridiculously... More
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Oxford High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 03, 2024
During my tenure at Locust Fork from the first to the twelfth grade, with the exception of a six-month period in the ninth grade when I attended a different institution, I had the privilege of... More
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Locust Fork High School