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Best Limestone County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 15,944 students in Limestone County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL are James Clemens High School, Athens Renaissance School and East Limestone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Limestone County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ardmore 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 37% 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 Limestone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Gr: 9-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Gr: K-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
East Limestone High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Gr: 6-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Athens High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Clements High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Gr: 6-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Elkmont High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Limestone High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10945 School House Rd
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Gr: 6-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Gr: K-12 | 7,822 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Tanner High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12060 Sommers Rd
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Gr: 6-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Virtual School
455 Us Highway 31 North
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 771-0752
Gr: 4-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL include James Clemens High School, Athens Renaissance School and East Limestone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Limestone County?
11 public high schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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