Approximately 53% of public high school students in Alabama are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama is Barbour County High School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 83%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Alabama (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Barbour County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
165 S Midway
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Booker T Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0073
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wilcox Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 9-12
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Rank: #55.
Calhoun High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 9-12
8213 County Road 33
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Letohatchee, AL 36047
(334) 227-4515
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lanett Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1301 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Notasulga High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-12
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Rank: #88.
Lillie B Williamson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
1567 E Dublin St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Amelia L Johnson High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-12
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Bcs Virtual Academy Of Learning
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 3-12
3900 24th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-4600
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Sumter Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 9-12
13878 U S Highway 11
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
York, AL 36925
(205) 652-1501
Rank: #1212.
Loachapoka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 7-12
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Rank: #1313.
J F Shields High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-12
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Francis Marion School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-12
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Marengo High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-12
212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 9-12
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Chickasaw City High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 9-12
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 380-8120
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 380-8120
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mcintyre Comprehensive Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Hugh Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 223-7885
Rank: #1919.
Lanier Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 9-12
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Ben C Rain High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Keith Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-12
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 9-12
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Georgiana School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-12
866 Highway 31 South
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Georgiana, AL 36033
(334) 376-9130
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Holt High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 9-12
301 44th Ct Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Jacksonolin High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 8-12
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Mcintosh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-12
7010 Highway 43
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2449
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2449
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Aliceville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 7-12
417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Aliceville, AL 35442
(205) 373-6378
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Autaugaville School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-12
2708 Dutch Bend St
Autaugaville, AL 36003
(334) 365-8329
Autaugaville, AL 36003
(334) 365-8329
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Center Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Eagle Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3400
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Cf Vigor High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Parker High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 9-12
400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2370
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Saints Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 6-12
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Rank: #27 - 3327. - 33.
Talladega County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 7-12
5104 Howell Cove Rd
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 315-5340
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Carver Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
2001 W Fairview Ave
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3636
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 269-3636
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 10-12
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alabama average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Alabama average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 53%% for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama?
The best top ranked public high schools in Alabama include Barbour County High School, Booker T Washington High School and Wilcox Central High School.
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