For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,154 students in Pelham, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL are Pelham High School and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Pelham, 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 Pelham 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pelham, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL include Pelham High School and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Pelham?
2 public high schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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