For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Pelham, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL are Pelham High School and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Pelham, 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 Pelham 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 55% 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 Pelham, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #22.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Pelham, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pelham, AL include Pelham High School and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Pelham?
2 public high schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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