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2019 Best School Districts in the Huntsville AreaAbout this List

The 2019 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
    • 27
    #1 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Junior: Madison City Schools prioritizes safety, education, and the future of each of their students. Having attended elementary, middle, and high school in this district, I can confidently say that I have received a superb education and have beeen treated with extreme respect. The counselors are more than helpful when it comes to course work, registration, and college scholarships. I have no complaints about any of the staff members!
    Read 27 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 10,440 Students
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  2. Hartselle City Schools

    • School District
    • Hartselle, AL
    • 11
    #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 11 Reviews

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

    • School District
    • Athens, AL
    • 24
    #3 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Parent: My daughter attended Athens City Schools and received a quality education that not only prepared her well for college, but she used her dual enrollment classes to gain a whole year of college credit. Great teachers and staff! We really appreciated the family atmosphere of the entire system!
    Read 24 Reviews

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

    Whitesburg Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Huntsville, AL
    • PK, K-12
    • 54

    Parent: Our 5 years of experience in the Grammar School has been incredible! WCA is the sweetest, most precious school that we could ask for. They love on our children and reinforce our teachings about Christ, while delivering a excellent academic experience that is superior to all other Christian schools in our city. It’s the best of both worlds and has been worth every penny for our children.
    Read 54 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 435 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Decatur City Schools

    • School District
    • Decatur, AL
    • 24
    #4 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. Madison County Schools

    • School District
    • Huntsville, AL
    • 55
    #5 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: I love the Madison County school system because of its tight-knit community, strong leaders, and drive for success. There are always new ideas and changes being promoted, and our school system is always striving to be the best in every category possible. Our sports teams are competitive, our teachers are highly qualified and want their students to succeed, and our administrators are top-notch and truly care about their students and community. I aspire to be an educator one day, and my hopes are that I can come back and join the Madison County school system and give back to what I have been given.
    Read 55 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 29 Total Schools
    • 19,352 Students
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  7. Huntsville City Schools

    • School District
    • Huntsville, AL
    • 62
    #6 Best School Districts in Huntsville Area

    Senior: Since I’ve been attending a Huntsville City School, my experience has been way better than the last school system I was apart of. I have had the opportunity to be exposed to more sports, clubs, and even races. I’ve learned about the magnet programs here. Also, I met teachers who actually care about my well-being as well as my grades. They’ve went over and beyond to keep me on track. From phone calls to my mom to getting me in ACT tutoring programs, they’ve really shown me that they believe in me and see potential in me.
    Read 62 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 41 Total Schools
    • 24,026 Students
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  10. Morgan County Schools

    • School District
    • Decatur, AL
    • 12

    Alum: Overall, it was good. I do feel like I was not properly prepared for college and the real world. I think more focus should be put on what college is really about and how to apply for colleges and scholarships. We did not have that information readily available while I was there. Other than that, I feel as though I had a good experience in the Morgan County School system.
    Read 12 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 19 Total Schools
    • 7,683 Students
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  11. Limestone County Schools

    • School District
    • Athens, AL
    • 6

    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 6 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 16 Total Schools
    • 9,209 Students
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