For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 744 students in Killen, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Killen, AL is Brooks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killen, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Killen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Killen, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooks 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 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Killen, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
7275 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Killen, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Killen, AL include Brooks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Killen?
2 public high schools are located in Killen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killen?
Killen public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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