The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 22%
24%
Avg. Statewide: 23%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Alabama (2024-25)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
24%
(11 out of 45)
(11 out of 45)
- Liberty Park Elementary School
Rank: #5 of 1,285 (Top 1%)
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%) - Mt Laurel Elementary School
Rank: #6 of 1,285 (Top 1%)
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%) - Greystone Elementary School
Rank: #24 of 1,285 (Top 5%)
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Shelby County, AL Schools
Rank: #22.
22%
(20 out of 89)
(20 out of 89)
- Heritage Elementary School
Rank: #15 of 1,285 (Top 5%)
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%) - Mill Creek Elementary School
Rank: #17 of 1,285 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%) - Monte Sano Elementary School
Rank: #28 of 1,285 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Madison County, AL Schools
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