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Best Alabama Magnet Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 magnet public high schools serving 5,998 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and New Century Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Alabama magnet 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 Booker T Washington Magnet 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Gr: 6-9 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #99.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama?
How many magnet public high schools are located in Alabama?
10 magnet public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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