For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 5,469 students in Alabama.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama are Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and New Century Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Alabama magnet 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 Booker T Washington Magnet 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Magnet ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Alabama (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 284-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Gr: 6-9 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
New Century Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 269-3617
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4405 Brewbaker Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 284-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Lee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5620 First Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 231-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Alabama include Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and New Century Technology High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Alabama?
9 magnet public high schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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