For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,076 students in Gardendale, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Gardendale, AL is Gardendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Gardendale, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardendale High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Gardendale, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gardendale, AL include Gardendale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gardendale?
1 public high schools are located in Gardendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale?
Gardendale public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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