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Best Cullman County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 3,990 students in Cullman County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cullman County, AL are Cullman High School, Cold Springs High School and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cullman County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Cullman County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Cullman 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 Good Hope 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 17% 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 Cullman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cullman High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 13th St Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-3923
Gr: 9-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cold Springs High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1787
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fairview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Good Hope High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3807
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Vinemont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
165 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Point High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Holly Pond High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-5169
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Hanceville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Commercial St
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Resource Education
Alternative School
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Technology Academy
Vocational School
17640 U S Hwy 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 734-7740
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman City Career Technical
Vocational School
301 First Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
Alternative School
301 1st Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cullman County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cullman County, AL include Cullman High School, Cold Springs High School and Fairview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cullman County?
13 public high schools are located in Cullman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cullman County?
Cullman County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Cullman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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