For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,956 students in Anniston, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL are White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Anniston, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White Plains 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 51% 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 Anniston, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Plains High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: K-9
| 306 students
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Anniston, AL include White Plains High School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Anniston?
7 public high schools are located in Anniston.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston?
Anniston public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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