For the 2025 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 5,469 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and New Century Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Alabama magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brewbaker Technology Magnet 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Alabama (2025)
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
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Grades: 6-9
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 374 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Grades: 9-12
| 505 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #77.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #99.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and New Century Technology High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Alabama?
9 magnet public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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