For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,218 students in Rainsville, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Rainsville, AL is Plainview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rainsville, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Rainsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
Rainsville, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rainsville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Gr: PK-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rainsville, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rainsville, AL include Plainview School.
How many public high schools are located in Rainsville?
3 public high schools are located in Rainsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Rainsville?
Rainsville public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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