For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 769 students in Red Bay, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Red Bay, AL are Red Bay Elementary School and Red Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Bay, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Red Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Red Bay, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Bay Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Street
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Red Bay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 8th St
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Red Bay, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Red Bay, AL include Red Bay Elementary School and Red Bay High School.
How many public schools are located in Red Bay?
2 public schools are located in Red Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Bay?
Red Bay public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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