For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,018 students in Calera, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Calera, AL is Calera High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calera, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Calera have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Calera, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calera High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calera, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calera High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calera, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calera, AL include Calera High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calera?
1 public high schools are located in Calera.
What is the racial composition of students in Calera?
Calera public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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