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 Pinson Valley High School and Claychalkville 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 22%), 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 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinson Valley High School, with 92% 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 Public High Schools in Pinson, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinson Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #22.
Claychalkville High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pinson, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pinson, AL include Pinson Valley High School and Claychalkville 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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