Best Randolph County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,553 students in Randolph County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL are Woodland High School, Wadley High School and Randolph County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Randolph County, 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 Handley 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 33% 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 Randolph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wadley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Handley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, AL include Woodland High School, Wadley High School and Randolph County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Randolph County?
5 public high schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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