Best Schools in Alabama
Alabama has a total of 1,840 schools including 625 high schools, 379 middle schools and 785 elementary schools. A total of 827,295 students attend Alabama schools. On average, schools in Alabama score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alabama don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Alabama
Alabama has 625 high schools with 280,924 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alabama score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alabama underperform expectations.
1. Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
2. Mountain Brook High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 967 Students
3. Vestavia Hills High School
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Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1578 Students
4. Homewood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Homewood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
5. Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
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Projected Test Scores
Montgomery County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
6. New Century Technology High School
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Huntsville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
7. George W Long High School
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Dale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
8. Caledonia High School
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Lowndes Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 652 Students
9. Oak Mountain High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
10. James Clemens High School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alabama
Alabama has 379 middle schools with 197,525 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alabama score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alabama meet expectations.
1. Pizitz Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
2. Liberty Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
3. Mountain Brook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 982 Students
4. Homewood Middle School
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Homewood City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
5. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
6. Fairhope Middle School
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Baldwin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
7. Phillips Preparatory Middle School
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Mobile County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
8. Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
SchoolGrade
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
9. Hampton Cove Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
10. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Madison City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alabama
Alabama has 785 elementary schools with 337,052 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alabama score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alabama meet expectations.
1. Crestline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 778 Students
2. Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
SchoolGrade
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Mobile County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
3. Mountain Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 544 Students
4. East Elementary
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Vestavia Hills City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 759 Students
5. Cherokee Bend Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
6. Forest Avenue Elementary School
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Montgomery County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 628 Students
7. Mt Laurel Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
8. Barkley Bridge Elementary School
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Hartselle City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 460 Students
9. Brookwood Forest Elementary School
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Mountain Brook City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
10. Paine Elementary School
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Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alabama
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alabama has a total population of 5,024,279 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alabama
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alabama.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alabama.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alabama.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alabama Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Alabama
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- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 32%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 42%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations