For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,409 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 23%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Pinson, AL (2025)
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 | 1,388 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 1,021 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (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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