The average public high school in Alabama has approximately 678 students (2024-25).
The public high schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public high school in Alabama (by enrollment) is Alabama Connections Academy with 7,063 students.
# Students Range: 1,374
7,063
Avg. # Students: 1,960
Largest Alabama Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Alabama Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 7,063
Grades: K-12
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Rank: #22.
Alabama Virtual Academy At Eufaula City Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 3,901
Grades: K-12
831 West Washington Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 689-5059
Eufaula, AL 36027
(334) 689-5059
Rank: #33.
Hoover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 2,841
Grades: 9-12
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Rank: #44.
Baker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,491
Grades: 9-12
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Rank: #55.
Thompson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,203
Grades: 9-12
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Rank: #66.
James Clemens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,149
Grades: 9-12
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Rank: #77.
Auburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,143
Grades: 10-12
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Rank: #88.
Enterprise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,117
Grades: 9-12
1801 Boll Weevil Circle
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2640
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2640
Rank: #99.
Virgil Grissom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,974
Grades: 9-12
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Rank: #1010.
Mary G Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,965
Grades: 9-12
4275 Snow Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153
Rank: #1111.
Prattville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,929
Grades: 9-12
1315 Upper Kingston Rd
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-8804
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 365-8804
Rank: #1212.
Bob Jones High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,920
Grades: 9-12
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547
Rank: #1313.
Huntsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,826
Grades: 9-12
2304 Billie Watkins St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8050
Rank: #1414.
Sparkman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,738
Grades: 10-12
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331
Rank: #1515.
Daphne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,725
Grades: 9-12
9300 Champions Way
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8787
Rank: #1616.
Albertville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,712
Grades: 9-12
402 E Mccord Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Rank: #1717.
Fairhope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,629
Grades: 9-12
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-8309
Rank: #1818.
Alma Bryant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,617
Grades: 9-12
14001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-3213
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-3213
Rank: #1919.
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,596
Grades: K-11
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Foley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,578
Grades: 9-12
1 Pride Pl
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-2221
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Vestavia Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,578
Grades: 10-12
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5250
Rank: #2222.
Hewitttrussville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,573
Grades: 9-12
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Rank: #2323.
Opelika High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,562
Grades: 9-12
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Rank: #2424.
Oak Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,561
Grades: 9-12
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Rank: #2525.
Tuscaloosa County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,545
Grades: 9-12
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Rank: #2626.
Wp Davidson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,535
Grades: 9-12
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Davis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,522
Grades: 9-12
3420 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3714
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3714
Rank: #2828.
Auburn Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,516
Grades: 8-9
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Rank: #2929.
Spain Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,503
Grades: 9-12
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Rank: #3030.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,495
Grades: 9-12
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Rank: #3131.
Dothan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,454
Grades: 10-12
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1410
Rank: #3232.
Robertsdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,450
Grades: 9-12
21630 Highway 59 South
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Robertsdale, AL 36567
(251) 947-4154
Rank: #3333.
Helena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,418
Grades: 9-12
1310 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Rank: #3434.
Chelsea High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,400
Grades: 9-12
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Rank: #3535.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,374
Grades: 9-12
225 Ann St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3742
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3742
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alabama average public high schools student size?
The Alabama average public high schools student size is 678 for 2024-25.
What are the public high schools with the largest student size in Alabama?
The best top ranked public high schools in Alabama include Alabama Connections Academy, Alabama Virtual Academy At Eufaula City Schools and Hoover High School.
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