For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,159 students in Eight Mile, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 266 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Eight Mile, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL are Indian Springs Elementary School, Collinsrhodes Elementary School and Mattie T Blount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eight Mile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Eight Mile have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eight Mile, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Highpoint Blvd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Collinsrhodes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5110 St Stephens Rd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1226
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1226
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Mattie T Blount High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Lott Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Eight Mile, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
743 Mt. Sinai Ave
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Eight Mile, AL include Indian Springs Elementary School, Collinsrhodes Elementary School and Mattie T Blount High School.
How many public schools are located in Eight Mile?
3 public schools are located in Eight Mile.
What percentage of students in Eight Mile go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Eight Mile are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eight Mile?
Eight Mile public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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