For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 11,783 students in Shelby County, AL. The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, AL are Oak Mountain High School, Spain Park High School and Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Shelby County, 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 Thompson High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Shelby County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Mountain High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5476 Caldwell Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Helena High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Pelham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Thompson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Vincent Middle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42505 Highway 25
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Calera High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Calera, AL 35040
(205) 682-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Montevallo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
980 Oak St
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6400
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
701 Highway 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Gr: 9-12
Shelby County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allan Cott School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Gr: 1-12
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Gr: 9-12
Daniel House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Gr: 7-11
Glenwood Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Glenwood Wilderness (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Lakeview Day School Prog (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Gr: 6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, AL include Oak Mountain High School, Spain Park High School and Helena High School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
13 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Shelby County High School vs. Calera High School, Oak Mountain High School vs. Chelsea High School, Pelham High School vs. Thompson High School
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