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Public School Review - Established 2003

Largest Alabama Public Schools

The average public school in Alabama has approximately 545 students (2026).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in Alabama (by enrollment) is Alabama Connections Academy, with 7,822 students.
# Students Range: 1,418 7,822 Avg. # Students: 1,913

Largest Alabama Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Alabama Connections Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 7,822
Grades: K-12
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Rank: #22.
Hoover High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 2,919
Grades: 9-12
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Rank: #33.
Baker High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 2,271
Grades: 9-12
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Rank: #44.
Auburn High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 2,227
Grades: 10-12
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Rank: #55.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 2,177
Grades: 9-12
1801 Boll Weevil Circle
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2640
Rank: #66.
James Clemens High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 2,159
Grades: 9-12
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Rank: #77.
Thompson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 2,060
Grades: 9-12
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Rank: #88.
Bob Jones High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 2,048
Grades: 9-12
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Rank: #99.
Mary G Montgomery High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,888
Grades: 9-12
4275 Snow Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153
Rank: #1010.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,847
Grades: 9-12
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Rank: #1111.
Prattville High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,844
Grades: 9-12
1315 Upper Kingston Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-8804
Rank: #1212.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,807
Grades: 9-12
2304 Billie Watkins St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050
Rank: #1313.
Sparkman High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,770
Grades: 9-12
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Rank: #1414.
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,663
Grades: K-12
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Rank: #1515.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,648
Grades: 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Rank: #1616.
Daphne High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,639
Grades: 9-12
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Rank: #1717.
Vestavia Hills High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Students: 1,625
Grades: 10-12
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Rank: #1818.
Alma Bryant High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,624
Grades: 9-12
14001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-3213
Rank: #1919.
Tuscaloosa County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,607
Grades: 9-12
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Rank: #2020.
Opelika High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,590
Grades: 9-12
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dothan High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,588
Grades: 10-12
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Smiths Station High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,588
Grades: 9-12
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Rank: #2323.
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,587
Grades: 9-12
3420 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3714
Rank: #2424.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,579
Grades: 9-12
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Rank: #2525.
Hewitttrussville High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,571
Grades: 9-12
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Rank: #2626.
Carver Senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,553
Grades: 9-12
2001 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3636
Rank: #2727.
Fairhope High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,536
Grades: 9-12
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Rank: #2828.
Foley High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,520
Grades: 9-12
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Rank: #2929.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Students: 1,491
Grades: 8-9
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Rank: #3030.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,472
Grades: 9-12
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Rank: #3131.
Wp Davidson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,470
Grades: 9-12
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Rank: #3232.
Hazel Green High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Students: 1,454
Grades: 9-12
14380 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-3220
Rank: #3333.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Students: 1,444
Grades: 6-8
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Rank: #3434.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,434
Grades: 9-12
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Rank: #3535.
Robertsdale High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Students: 1,418
Grades: 9-12
21630 Highway 59 South
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama average public schools student size?
The Alabama average public schools student size is 545 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in Alabama?
The best top-ranked public schools in Alabama include Alabama Connections Academy, Hoover High School and Baker High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in Alabama?
The public high school with the largest student size in Alabama is Alabama Connections Academy, with a value of 7,822. The public elementary school with the largest student size is Alabama Connections Academy, with a value of 7,822.

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