For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 989 students in Selma, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Selma, AL are Saints Virtual Academy, Southside High School and Selma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Selma, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southside High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Selma, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Selma, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Selma, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Selma, AL include Saints Virtual Academy, Southside High School and Selma High School.
How many public high schools are located in Selma?
5 public high schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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