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Huntsville City


At a glance
79thof 135 Alabama districts▲ 4
Better than 41% of Alabama districts
714 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801-5219
·(256) 428-6812·All Alabama district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 41.5% of districts
46
Schools
24,222
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedNew Century Technology High School4th of 374 Alabama high schools
Biggest riser
Lee High School up 71 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
New Century Technology High School 13.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Huntsville City school district in Alabama encompasses 43 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The district is home to several standout schools that consistently rank among the top performers in the state.

Huntsville High School and Hampton Cove Middle School are two of the district's top-performing schools, both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Huntsville High School is ranked 15th out of 378 Alabama high schools, with a 90% graduation rate and relatively low dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Hampton Cove Middle School is ranked 11th out of 442 Alabama middle schools, excelling across multiple metrics, including high proficiency rates in math, science, and English. Additionally, Monte Sano Elementary School and New Century Technology High School are standout schools, ranking 11th and 7th in the state, respectively, for their exceptional academic performance.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in school performance within the district. While some schools excel, others struggle with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. These disparities appear to be closely linked to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families generally performing worse. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students in the Huntsville City district receive a high-quality education will be a crucial challenge for the district moving forward.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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