For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,105 students in Eight Mile, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Eight Mile, AL is Mattie T Blount High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eight Mile, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Eight Mile have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Eight Mile, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattie T Blount High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Eight Mile, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattie T Blount High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Lott Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Eight Mile, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
743 Mt. Sinai Ave
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1690
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Eight Mile, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Eight Mile, AL include Mattie T Blount High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eight Mile?
1 public high schools are located in Eight Mile.
What is the racial composition of students in Eight Mile?
Eight Mile public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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