For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,262 students in Buhl, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, AL are Buhl Elementary School, Sipsey Valley Middle School and Sipsey Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Buhl, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buhl Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Sipsey Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buhl, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Buhl, AL include Buhl Elementary School, Sipsey Valley Middle School and Sipsey Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Buhl?
3 public schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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