For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,085 students in Cleburne County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AL are Cleburne County High School and Ranburne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Cleburne County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleburne County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cleburne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ranburne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Gr: 5-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleburne County, AL include Cleburne County High School and Ranburne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleburne County?
4 public high schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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