Alabama School of Math and Science ranks as #1 public school in state

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) in Mobile ranks No. 1 among the best schools in Alabama in Niche’s 2027 public high school rankings. Mobile Bay-area schools also placed in the district, middle school and private school lists.

Niche builds its rankings from U.S. Department of Education data and reviews from students and parents.

Best public high schools in Alabama: ASMS No. 1, Fairhope No. 11

ASMS earned an A+ overall Niche grade. It serves grades 10-12 with 285 students and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Admission to ASMS is merit-based and open to students across Alabama. The residential school, which has historically served grades 10-12, will welcome its first 9th grade class in fall 2027.

ASMS has an average ACT score of 30, and each graduate earns an average of $133,000 in college scholarships, according to the school.

Mobile Bay-area public high schools in Niche’s top 20:

• No. 1: Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (Mobile)
• No. 11: Fairhope High School
• No. 19: Orange Beach Middle & High School

Best school districts in Alabama: Saraland, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores in top 20

Three Mobile Bay-area districts made Niche’s top 20 school districts in Alabama:

• No. 10: Saraland City Schools
• No. 11: Orange Beach City
• No. 19: Gulf Shores City Schools

Homewood City Schools holds the No. 1 spot statewide.

Best public middle schools on the Gulf Coast

Saraland Middle/Nelson Adams ranks No. 7 among Alabama’s public middle schools.

Best private schools in Mobile and Alabama

Two Mobile private schools landed in Niche’s top 15 private high schools in Alabama:

• No. 10: St. Luke’s Episcopal School
• No. 12: UMS-Wright Preparatory School

St. Luke’s serves 461 students and has an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. UMS-Wright has about 1,200 students and a 9:1 ratio. Both serve grades PK-12.

The top three private schools statewide are Indian Springs School, The Altamont School in Birmingham and Randolph School in Huntsville.

How Niche ranks Alabama schools and districts

Niche ranks districts using state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality and more, plus reviews from students and parents. This year’s rankings no longer include SAT and ACT scores.

You can search the full 2027 lists on Niche’s website.