For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,402 students in Pinson, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinson, AL are Claychalkville High School and Pinson Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinson, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pinson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Pinson, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinson Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pinson, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claychalkville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pinson Valley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pinson, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinson, AL include Claychalkville High School and Pinson Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pinson?
2 public high schools are located in Pinson.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinson?
Pinson public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pinson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pinson include: Pinson Valley High School vs. Claychalkville High School, Claychalkville High School vs. Pinson Valley High School
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