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2024 Best High Schools in Alabama

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What High School Paths Does Alabama Provide?

Alabama has 588 high schools, a number that is 21% higher than the average state in the nation. These schools are spread out throughout the state, and its average grade is a B–, right in line with the national average. In total, 66% of Alabama's high schools are public, and the majority of those (96%) are traditional public schools. Of those, 234 exceed the national average in terms of quality, representing 63% of the traditional public schools in the state.

Diving deeper into public high school alternatives, there are also two charter schools in Alabama. Unfortunately, neither of them exceed the national average in terms of quality. As for magnet schools, there are 13 in total and 7 of them have higher grades than the national average (54%).

Alabama also has 191 private high schools (32% of all schools), making it the 7th most populous state in terms of private school availability. The median grade of these private schools is B+ and 61% of them exceed the national average. About 73% of private high schools in Alabama are religiously affiliated, led primarily by Christian schools which total 126. The state ranks second for most religious schools per capita, so there's plenty of religious influence in its school options. There are also two all-boys schools in Alabama, which is 76% less than the typical state (after normalizing for population size). There's actually no all-girls option in the state.

Finally, many of the high schools are also beginning to increase their online offerings, but as of now just 9 are offered online (just 2% of all schools). This actually ranks Alabama in the 22nd position in terms of online schools per capita vs. the typical state (it's above the average by 15%).

Top 25 Best High Schools in Alabama

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#1 Best High School in Alabama

Indian Springs School

Indian Springs, AL

private

School Status

327

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6-12

Grade Levels

#2 Best High School in Alabama

The Altamont School

Birmingham, AL

private

School Status

389

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1-12

Grade Levels

#3 Best High School in Alabama

Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School

Montgomery, AL

magnet

School Status

469

Students

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#4 Best High School in Alabama

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science

Mobile, AL

magnet

School Status

219

Students

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#5 Best High School in Alabama

Randolph School

Huntsville, AL

private

School Status

974

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#6 Best High School in Alabama

Alabama School of Fine Arts

Birmingham, AL

magnet

School Status

337

Students

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6-12

Grade Levels

#7 Best High School in Alabama

Mt. Brook High School

Mountain Brook, AL

public

School Status

1,043

Students

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#8 Best High School in Alabama

Homewood High School

Homewood, AL

public

School Status

1,223

Students

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

#9 Best High School in Alabama

Providence Christian School

Dothan, AL

christian

School Status

14

Students

1:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

K-12

Grade Levels

#10 Best High School in Alabama

James Clemens High School

Madison, AL

public

School Status

2,152

Students

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9-12

Grade Levels

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