For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 15,647 students in Limestone County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL are James Clemens High School, Athens Renaissance School and East Limestone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Limestone County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Clemens High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Limestone County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Clemens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Madison, AL 35756
(256) 216-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 2,149 students
Rank: #22.
Athens Renaissance School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Grades: K-12
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
East Limestone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #44.
Athens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Athens, AL 35612
(256) 233-6613
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #55.
Ardmore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Grades: 6-12
| 993 students
Rank: #66.
Clements High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Elkmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Grades: 6-12
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
West Limestone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10945 School House Rd
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Grades: 6-12
| 733 students
Rank: #99.
Alabama Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 7,063 students
Rank: #1010.
Tanner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Sommers Rd
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21465 Alabama Highway 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 290-4605
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Alabama Renaissance School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Limestone County, AL include James Clemens High School, Athens Renaissance School and East Limestone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Limestone County?
11 public high schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Limestone County include: Athens High School vs. Ardmore High School, Ardmore High School vs. Athens High School, Athens Renaissance School vs. Athens High School
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