For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,553 students in Randolph County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL are Woodland High School, Randolph County High School and Wadley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Randolph County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Handley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Grades: 7-12
| 271 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 452 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wadley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Handley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL include Woodland High School, Randolph County High School and Wadley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Randolph County?
5 public high schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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