For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,900 students in Eight Mile, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 266 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Eight Mile, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL are Indian Springs Elementary School, Collinsrhodes Elementary School and Mattie T Blount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eight Mile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Eight Mile have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eight Mile, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Highpoint Blvd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Collinsrhodes Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5110 St Stephens Rd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1226
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1226
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mattie T Blount High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Lott Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL include Indian Springs Elementary School, Collinsrhodes Elementary School and Mattie T Blount High School.
How many public schools are located in Eight Mile?
3 public schools are located in Eight Mile.
What percentage of students in Eight Mile go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Eight Mile are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eight Mile?
Eight Mile public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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