For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,215 students in Pell City, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Pell City, AL is Pell City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pell City, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pell City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Pell City, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pell City High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pell City, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pell City High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pell City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: 7 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pell City, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pell City, AL include Pell City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pell City?
1 public high schools are located in Pell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pell City?
Pell City public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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