For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public high schools serving 16,444 students in Alabama.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Alabama blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ramsay 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Alabama (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Grades: 7-9
| 982 students
Rank: #33.
Vestavia Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Grades: 10-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #44.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Hewitttrussville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #77.
Bob Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,920 students
Rank: #88.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #99.
Spain Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #1010.
Daphne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 1,725 students
Rank: #1111.
Virgil Grissom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #1212.
Holtville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #1313.
Ramsay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #1414.
Piedmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1515.
Demopolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama?
15 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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