For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 548 students in Heflin, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Heflin, AL is Cleburne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heflin, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Heflin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Heflin, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleburne County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Heflin, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Grades: 8-12
| 548 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Heflin, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Heflin, AL include Cleburne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Heflin?
3 public high schools are located in Heflin.
What is the racial composition of students in Heflin?
Heflin public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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