For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 703 students in Northport, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northport, AL are Lloyd Wood Education Center and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northport, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Northport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Northport, 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 Northside 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 18% 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 Northport, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Northside High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Northport, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Northport, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Northport, AL include Lloyd Wood Education Center and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northport?
2 public high schools are located in Northport.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport?
Northport public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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