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Best Blount County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,472 students in Blount County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Blount County, AL are Oneonta High School, Hayden High School and Southeastern School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Blount County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Blount County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Hayden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Gr: 8-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Gr: PK-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Locust Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Appalachian School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Jb Pennington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Gr: 7-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Susan Moore High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Blount County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Blount County, AL include Oneonta High School, Hayden High School and Southeastern School.
How many public high schools are located in Blount County?
11 public high schools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?

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