For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,403 students in Calhoun County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Oxford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Calhoun County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ohatchee 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Oxford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #44.
Alexandria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Ohatchee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
White Plains High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Weaver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Wellborn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
Saks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Rank: #1212.
Anniston High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church Avenue Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oxford Area Vocational School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Constantine Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: K-9
| 306 students
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Learning Tree Inc Webb (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1525 E 10th St
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Oxford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
16 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calhoun County include: Anniston High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Anniston High School, Weaver High School vs. Saks High School
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