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Best Alabama Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public high schools serving 16,973 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Alabama blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vestavia Hills High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Gr: 7-9 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Vestavia Hills High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Gr: 10-12 | 1,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Hewitttrussville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Daphne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 1,639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Holtville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Ramsay High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama?
16 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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