Best Public High Schools in 35023 (Bessemer, AL) (2025-26)

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Best 35023 Alabama Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,903 students in 35023, AL.

The top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove High School and Hueytown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 35023 have an score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 35023 have a of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Grove 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best 35023, AL Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Oak Grove High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
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9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000

Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Hueytown High School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
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4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150

Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

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35023, Alabama 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL?

The top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove High School and Hueytown High School.

How many public high schools are located in 35023?

2 public high schools are located in 35023.

What is the racial composition of students in 35023?

35023 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).