For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,876 students in Bessemer, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Bessemer, AL are Oak Grove High School, Hueytown High School and Bessemer City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Bessemer, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Grove 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 65% 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 Bessemer, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hueytown High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Bessemer City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
Charter School
114 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 538-0702
Gr: 9-10 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Gr: 7-12
Bessemer, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bessemer Center For Technology (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Gr: 9-12
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bessemer, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Bessemer, AL include Oak Grove High School, Hueytown High School and Bessemer City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bessemer?
5 public high schools are located in Bessemer.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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