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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Alabama Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 52% of public high school students in Alabama are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama is Evening Educational Options, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 82% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lillie B Williamson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1567 E Dublin St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Calhoun High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 9-12
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 9-12
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Wilcox Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 9-12
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-2032
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Barbour County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 7-12
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robert C Hatch High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-12
470 West Avenue
Uniontown, AL 36786
(334) 628-4061
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Ben C Rain High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: K-12
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Linden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
321 N Main Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4287
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Marengo High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-12
212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Jacksonolin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cf Vigor High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sumter Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 5-12
13878 U S Highway 11
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Amelia L Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-12
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Bullock County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
911 Sardis Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Crossville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7858
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 785-5176
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Greensboro High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
1221 Baptist Hill Road
Greensboro, AL 36744
(334) 624-9156
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Loachapoka High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 7-12
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
The Pathway
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-10
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning
(Math: ≤5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 3-12
3900 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Carver Senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
2001 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3636
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Aliceville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 7-12
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-12
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
George Washington Carver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 9-12
3900 24th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3900
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Georgiana School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-12
866 Highway 31 South
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 7-12
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Alabama average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 52%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Alabama include Evening Educational Options, Keith Middlehigh School and Lillie B Williamson High School.

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