Best Cottonwood Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 379 students in Cottonwood, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Cottonwood, AL is Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Cottonwood, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cottonwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AL include Cottonwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood?
1 public high schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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