For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,237 students in Selma, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Selma, AL are Saints Virtual Academy, Southside High School and Selma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Selma, 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 Southside High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Selma, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| n/a students
Selma, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Selma, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Selma, AL include Saints Virtual Academy, Southside High School and Selma High School.
How many public high schools are located in Selma?
5 public high schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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