For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,218 students in 35986, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35986, AL is Plainview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 35986 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35986, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 35986 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainview School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35986, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Gr: PK-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Technical Center
Vocational School
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4421
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35986, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35986, AL include Plainview School.
How many public high schools are located in 35986?
3 public high schools are located in 35986.
What is the racial composition of students in 35986?
35986 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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