For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,264 students in Monroe County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL are J U Blacksher School, Excel High School and J F Shields High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Monroe County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excel High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J U Blacksher School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Grades: PK-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Excel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Grades: PK-12
| 1,031 students
Rank: #33.
J F Shields High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 First St
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
P O Box 160
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Po Box 70
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
201 York St
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL include J U Blacksher School, Excel High School and J F Shields High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: J U Blacksher School vs. Excel High School, Excel High School vs. J U Blacksher School
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