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Best Calhoun County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 6,056 students in Calhoun County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Calhoun County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oxford High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Alexandria High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
White Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Oxford High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Ohatchee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Weaver High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Area Vocational School
Vocational School
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Piedmont High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
16 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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