For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 468 students in Attalla, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Attalla, AL is Etowah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attalla, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Attalla have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Attalla, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Etowah 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 31% 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 Attalla, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etowah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Case Avenue Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
105 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Gr: 4-12
Attalla, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Attalla, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Attalla, AL include Etowah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Attalla?
3 public high schools are located in Attalla.
What is the racial composition of students in Attalla?
Attalla public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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