For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,112 students in Fort Payne, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Fort Payne, AL is Fort Payne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Payne, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Fort Payne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Fort Payne, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Payne High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Payne, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Payne High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Payne, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Payne, AL include Fort Payne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Payne?
2 public high schools are located in Fort Payne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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