Best Sheffield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 305 students in Sheffield, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Sheffield, AL is Sheffield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Sheffield, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sheffield High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Sheffield, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheffield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sheffield, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheffield, AL include Sheffield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sheffield?
1 public high schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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