For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,072 students in Cottondale, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Cottondale, AL is Paul W Bryant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottondale, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Cottondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Cottondale, 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 Paul W Bryant 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 96% 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 Cottondale, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul W Bryant High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottondale, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottondale, AL include Paul W Bryant High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottondale?
1 public high schools are located in Cottondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottondale?
Cottondale public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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