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2020 Best School Districts in the Huntsville AreaAbout this List

The 2020 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Madison City Schools

    • School District
    • Madison, AL
    • 41 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Junior: When I began school in this district as a sixth grader, I was shocked with the size of our elementary school. Originally, I was so scared to be around all these new students and teachers, but when I got into middle school that changed. All of my teachers were very kind and willing to work with every student. The stressful transition from middle school to high school was also made easier with the help of my high school teachers. Although my subjects were difficult to begin with, my teachers have always been compassionate and aided in assistance. I also enjoy the school district’s culture. There are numerous different types of students and administrators in our schools - allowing for an experience that will aid us in our futures. Our school is on the newer side, compared to other schools in the district, and it is great to see the respect that students have for the school’s cleanliness and well-keeping. I am so thankful that I moved into this school system.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 10,440 Students
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  2. Hartselle City Schools

    • School District
    • Hartselle, AL
    • 14 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: Hartselle High School has given me a place to learn, grow, and change, but there are quite a few problems with the school. There are some amazing teachers at Hartselle, but there are also some really bad ones. The math department is very lacking in good teachers. I’m not very good at math, so of course I’ll struggle even if I have a good teacher, but I have plenty of friends who are good at math that have struggled in certain teacher’s classes. However, the English, Science, and History departments are not lacking like the math department. Those departments are full of qualified teachers that put their students first and help them at all costs. I have had some of the best teachers from all of those departments.
    Read 14 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 3,210 Students
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  3. Athens City Schools

    • School District
    • Athens, AL
    • 30 reviews
    #3 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: I love Athens High school! I like that if you need help and you are failing the teachers take there time from doing other things and help you out. Administration is great ! They are always on top of things . The things I would most want them to change are the pep rally’s. I wish they would change the theme and dress up days for homecoming week.
    Read 30 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 5,101 Students
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  4. Madison County Schools

    • School District
    • Huntsville, AL
    • 65 reviews
    #4 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: The Madison County School System is a well rounded one. I feel like I received a good education. Although I do not feel like I was adequately prepared for the college world by my faculty in high school.
    I wish the county schools offered classes that the city schools do. I would like to see a more diverse option for languages, advanced learning, ect. Government funding plays a big part in this. Every year I was in public school the amount of money my parent had to pay for me to attend increased.
    Overall, I enjoyed my education in the Madison County School System.
    Read 65 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 29 Total Schools
    • 19,352 Students
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  5. Decatur City Schools

    • School District
    • Decatur, AL
    • 24 reviews
    #5 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Junior: Overall, Decatur City Schools is a wonderful school system. Having attended Decatur City schools all my life - as a elementary, middle, and high school student - I can personally attest to their excellence. The academics are top notch. The teachers are knowledge in their field and very dedicated to their students. The classrooms themselves are diverse - filled with all different kinds of people. As an elementary school student, I interacted with African American, Latinx, Asian, and Jewish children, and learned how to tolerate and accept differences because of it. School spirit is very high in general. With most students attending every football game, and most other sporting events. I could barely turn around in my high school without spotting someone sporting a "Decatur High" t-shirt or jacket. The food, however, is awful with administrators looking to cut costs and calories instead of providing truly nourishing and healthy food for the students.
    Read 24 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 20 Total Schools
    • 8,746 Students
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  6. Huntsville City Schools

    • School District
    • Huntsville, AL
    • 71 reviews
    #6 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: As an only 3 year attendee at Huntsville City School's, my time there has been better than expected. The change from a private to public school was very different, but different in good ways. There were so many more people to meet, it wasn't the same faces every day in all my classes- which was refreshing. There were some unkind people, but they wouldn't talk to you if they didn't want to, so no harm was done. The teachers are kind, and fair, but mostly they want what's best for the students. Even if we didn’t like the sound of, "No toleration of cell phone in class," in the long run, that's our administration looking out for our best interest. Coming into Huntsville City School so late into my education may have given me a different outlook on big picture, but I wouldn’t have made any different decisions in transferring and I'm so grateful I did, because I wouldn’t have gotten to face some of the challenges I have in a private school like I did at Huntsville City Schools.
    Read 71 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 41 Total Schools
    • 24,026 Students
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  9. Limestone County Schools

    • School District
    • Athens, AL
    • 9 reviews
    #7 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Junior: I have went to a Limestone County School since I was in Kindergarten. I love the atmosphere of my school and the people in it. I will soon be a senior and before I leave I would love to see a change in it. There should be better lunchroom food for students who don’t have a meal to go home to. More college ready classes need to be installed in the school to allow everyone to succeed in college. The school has pretty good staff, but they should attempt to teach on a more higher level. Overall, I absolutely love the Limestone County School that I attend, and I would recommend it to anyone else!
    Read 9 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16 Total Schools
    • 9,209 Students
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  10. Morgan County Schools

    • School District
    • Decatur, AL
    • 40 reviews

    Parent: I appreciate the opportunities that are available in Morgan County Schools: High School Advanced Placement opportunities; District-wide Art Showcases; District-wide plays; Morgan County Schools Foundation scholarships; a variety of sports offerings; teachers that care; communication through School Status, Facebook, and the MCS Website; Alabama Math & Science Technology Initiative, Blue Ribbons Schools of Excellence, clubs, and the advisory program where a teacher is connected with students and communicates once a month about the progress of my children.
    Read 40 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 19 Total Schools
    • 7,683 Students
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  11. Sponsored

    British International School of Washington

    • Private School
    • Washington, DC
    • PK, K-12
    • 10 reviews

    Parent: Our daughter goes to the Pre-Nursery program for 2 year olds (the description on this Niche site says that Preschool program starts at age 4 - not correct) and she is thriving. She is able to recognize letters and count, and loves her music class. There's library session once a week, and very well thought out learning modules. The teachers are excellent and have wonderful communication with the parents. My husband and I were both former teachers at private institutions and we love the school!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 510 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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