2,687
Preschools
1,733
Elementary Schools
998
Middle Schools
886
High Schools
1,530
Public District Schools
2,262
Private Schools
3,795
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
-
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
March 17, 2024
This school could definitely use a revamp. Cell phone use by teachers should definitely be monitored. Teachers should definitely be required to go through extensive higher learning when dealing with... More
Review for
Mulkey Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 15, 2024
This school lacks leadership and discipline. This information is very misleading compared to the reality of the problems that go on in this school and bleed over to the high school. Our community is... More
Review for
Brewton Middle School
Current student
March 14, 2024
this school sucks and the students are the worse, i always focused on the phrases “ignore them and they’ll stop” and “they’re only doing stuff to get a reaction out of you” but even if i don’t give... More
Review for
Spanish Fort Middle School