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Best Morgan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 6,822 students in Morgan County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, AL are Decatur High Developmental, Hartselle High School and Priceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Morgan County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartselle High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Morgan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Hartselle High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Priceville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 N Bethel Rd
Decatur, AL 35603
(256) 353-1950
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Austin Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Gr: 8-9 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Decatur High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Somerville Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Austin High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Falkville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Clark Dr
Falkville, AL 35622
(256) 784-5248
Gr: 6-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Albert P Brewer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8634
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Danville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9235 Danville Rd
Danville, AL 35619
(256) 773-9909
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
East Lawrence High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
West Morgan High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 353-5214
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academies Of Decatur
1229 Westmead Street Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 560-6821
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Developmental
Special Education School
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Long Term Case
Alternative School
406 2nd Ave Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 308-2308
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Learning Center
Alternative School
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Schools Technology Park
Vocational School
59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 309-2119
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morgan County, AL include Decatur High Developmental, Hartselle High School and Priceville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
16 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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