For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 729 students in Killen, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Killen, AL is Brooks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killen, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Killen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Killen, 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 Brooks 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 16% 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 Killen, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
7275 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Killen, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Killen, AL include Brooks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Killen?
2 public high schools are located in Killen.
What is the racial composition of students in Killen?
Killen public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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