For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,247 students in Monroe County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL are Excel High School, J U Blacksher School and J F Shields High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Monroe County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Excel 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
J U Blacksher School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
J F Shields High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Monroe County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, AL include Excel High School, J U Blacksher School and J F Shields High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Excel High School vs. J U Blacksher School, J U Blacksher School vs. Excel High School
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