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2019 Districts with the Best Teachers in AlabamaAbout this List

Explore the districts with the best teachers serving your area. Ranking based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure, student-teacher ratio, and the Niche Academics Grade for the district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Mountain Brook City Schools

    • School District
    • Mountain Brook, AL
    • 14
    #1 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: This is the best school system in Alabama. The collaboration between admins, teachers and parents make for a successful student. Their curriculum, because it is stringent, ensures your child is head and shoulders above others. In addition, it prepares your child for the ACT/ SAT tests which in turn, helps them to secure a higher score.
    Read 14 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Homewood City Schools

    • School District
    • Homewood, AL
    • 24
    #2 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Homewood is a great environment for those who enjoy to be surrounded by a heavily involved community. School academics are the highest priority here, while activities like band, sports, and charity funding events are always large, successful programs. Since we are a small area, many have voted for the schools to be enhanced in size, and eco-friendliness. (And in a very short time since then, they have-- and are currently renovating all schools since 2009.) If you want a kind, safe, rural community with local produce, events, and specialty locations for students, and Homewood people, this is the place for you.
    Read 24 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Teachers
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Madison City Schools

    • School District
    • Madison, AL
    • 27
    #3 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    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
    • A
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Fessenden School

    • Private School
    • West Newton, MA
    • PK, K-9
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 527 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Auburn City Schools

    • School District
    • Auburn, AL
    • 61
    #4 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Parent: Auburn City Schools are fabulous! Wonderful teachers, people, and neighborhoods. We live in Cary Woods Elementary School Zone and absolutely love the school and atmosphere. The administration is fabulous. Very loving and caring.
    Read 61 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Cullman City Schools

    • School District
    • Cullman, AL
    • 13
    #5 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Junior: Cullman High SChool offers a great education. Within Cullman High, there are several learning opportunities that provide skills needed both inside and outside of the classroom. I have this particular rating because I feel that though Cullman High thrives in academics, the atmosphere is not suitable for some people. I also feel that there is a lot of influence about being yourself, but with the dress code the school has this is extremely difficult.
    Read 13 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Hoover City Schools

    • School District
    • Hoover, AL
    • 38
    #6 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: I grew up in the Hoover City School System since I was in kindergarten. I attended Greystone elementary school and experienced an enormous amount of opportunities to grow in my education. I developed my academic foundation and was able to join enrichment groups for gifted students, student council, broadcast, and the 5th grade play. At Berry Middle school I enjoyed having different teachers for each subject who could specialize in the curriculum they were teaching. I was able to get involved with band, Science Olympiad, and Future Problem Solvers. Moving on the Spain Park High school I entered challenging AP courses that taught me how to problem solve on my own. I thrived in extra-curricular activities such as band, robotics, and various honor societies. Spain Park helped me grow as a leader because of the vast opportunities it offers. I am prepared for college because of my solid foundation provided by Hoover City Schools.
    Read 38 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Muscle Shoals City Schools

    • School District
    • Muscle Shoals, AL
    • 12
    #7 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: I was not always in a school system like Muscle Shoals City Schools. I was in a place where I wasn't getting the help I needed; however, once I moved to the school, I was met with a sense of hospitality and desire for progress. In the first month of my journey, I had experienced an amazing change in my personality and desire for higher education. Deeper into my journey, I was met with a huge black hole, but the hospitality that I had been met with was shown until I got back on my feet. One thing I would change is more attention to the arts and not just painting. We have the most amazing art programs, but most people don't pay attention to them, because information for is not shared enough.
    Read 12 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Opp City Schools

    • School District
    • Opp, AL
    • 3
    #8 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Parent: Excellent school system, 4 children from my family completed k-12 in this system. Would recommend this school system highly for any family .
    Read 3 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Vestavia Hills City Schools

    • School District
    • Birmingham, AL
    • 24
    #9 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Junior: Vestavia Hills managed to exceed my expectations because of its vast opportunities. They have numerous organizations to help the community and to also give students the opportunity to act more freely upon their passion, like Amnesty Club, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, etc. Both academic teams and athletic teams are greatly acknowledged throughout the students and faculties in the school, so there is diverse support for every team. The school also faithfully maintains a clean and safe environment to help provide the students with the best classroom environment. One of the best attributes of VHHS is the teachers. Generally, teachers care for their students and their education, and they are active in developing relationships with them to help their understanding of their students' conditions. VHHS is a unique school where I can learn something new everyday, and I can see academic and personal growth in myself through the years I have been here.
    Read 24 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Marion County Schools

    • School District
    • Hamilton, AL
    • 4
    #10 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: I like that Phillips High School in Marion County is a small school. I like the closeness of the students, staff, and community. Everyone supports each other. I would like to see more activities, and classes offered. I realize we are a small school and it is hard to offer a wide variety of things but it would be nice to have more choices in our education.
    Read 4 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Oxford City Schools

    • School District
    • Oxford, AL
    • 34
    #11 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Alum: I am an Oxford graduate from the class of 2018. I’ve enjoyed my time being a part of this school system. I’ve met some of the best teachers who have became mentors for me for the future. Oxford city schools also provides various possibilities for college readiness with their career technical classes and numerous AP and DE course selections. Their clubs and sports are also very successful and they give recognition to those involved. Every school has its “ups and downs” but Oxford stays up most of the time. If I could give them pointers on anything, it would be for more parent involvement (maybe an open house for parents to see who the students teachers are and how all classes work throughout a school day) also giving more informative announcements.
    Read 34 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Piedmont City Schools

    • School District
    • Piedmont, AL
    • 5
    #12 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Piedmont High School is overall a good school in my opinion, they have wonderful teachers that care for you and want to see you achieve your goals, and that helps you a lot. We do most of our work on MacBooks, I wish it were different but they use computers in college also, so I guess they've prepared us for that since 4th grade. We also use pencil and paper to take notes, etc. Piedmont High School has taught me a lot and helped me a lot from 9th-10th grade. If I could change anything about this school I would change how much time we spend on the computers, and more time in the books, but honestly I can't complain about PHS.
    Read 5 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Hartselle City Schools

    • School District
    • Hartselle, AL
    • 11
    #13 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    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
    • A
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. Winfield City Schools

    • School District
    • Winfield, AL
    • 8
    #14 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Winfield City High School is an awesome place! The teachers care about their students and support any academic adventures we want to pursue. I have been encouraged to set my goals high and been given the tools to make these goals obtainable. I will miss WCHS greatly when I graduate. If I could change one thing about WCHS would be that some students are allowed to do things and given things based on who their parents are and if they work with the school systems. I do not feel that all things are given out with a non-biased decision. Although my time here has been great, I do feel I was not allowed to do things or given the opportunity to do more things because my parents do not brown nose the administration and teachers.
    Read 8 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. Trussville City Schools

    • School District
    • Trussville, AL
    • 4
    #15 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Parent: My son has been in TSC from first grade and now a sophomore in HTHS. I couldn't be more happier with the importance on academics especially reading in his elementary years. The athletic program is wonderful. My son is a will rounded adjusted young man with lots of friends the school system Is on top of security and social issues with student's along with counseling for preparation beyond high school.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Pelham City Schools

    • School District
    • Pelham, AL
    • 37
    #16 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Niche User: My daughter and son both went to Pelham Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Both of my kids have made the Deans list in college due to Pelham teachers and classes fully preparing them. My daughter will graduate cum laude from The University of Alabama in 2018! This shows that Pelham Schools will do their job to educate! It is up to your child and you as a parent to get involved. Pelham has “ Peer Helpers” to help your High School student with tutoring. Pelham Schools will help your child excell also in music, arts and sports to help your child be a well rounded student in society. I personally know many college students who have excelled on the college level playing sports, participating in their University Band and also excelling academically!
    Read 37 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Arab City Schools

    • School District
    • Arab, AL
    • 12
    #17 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Overall, my 12 years in Arab City Schools were amazing. I was taught many lessons that are bound to be learned in high school, but more than that, I finally realized what type of person I would like to be. The teachers and administrators have constantly encouraged me and my classmates to be the best we can possibly be. I was never talked down to or treated lower than my teachers. They respect me and my fellow students. This is definitely one of the most important things that I’ve learned and been able to experience throughout my educational career at Arab. The only thing I would change is the appearance of my school, which definitely not an important aspect of someone’s education. However, it does have a great deal of history behind it and that should never be erased.
    Read 12 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Sylacauga City Schools

    • School District
    • Sylacauga, AL
    • 11
    #18 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Many of the aspects of the school are tremendous especially when it comes to forming one of the best schools around. We as a school are pushed by teachers to become the best we can in sports, testing, college entries, and so on. However, I do feel as if some of Sylacauga city schools become so headstrong about being the best in our regional area that we do not realize that there are much more advanced schools than us not too far away. As far as the entire school system, I have had a great experience with advancing my knowledge at this school as well as feeling close enough to freely express myself in a safe environment.
    Read 11 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Florence City Schools

    • School District
    • Florence, AL
    • 34
    #19 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Works Here: Florence City Schools is a great place to work and send your children to school! The teachers and administrators are dedicated to ensuring your children are able to be successful in the academic setting. The schools offer a wide variety of clubs and athletic opportunities, it's easy for students to become involved.
    Read 34 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Scottsboro City Schools

    • School District
    • Scottsboro, AL
    • 6
    #20 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Alum: I went to the Scottsboro High School chapter of Scottsboro City Schools. I was scared initially, because elementary and middle school weren't kind to me, but the teachers and students really grew on me and helped me grow as well. Their sports programs did really well in the 2016-2017 school year. The principal was great and was harsh when needed, but he would also be your friend. Overall, the school changed me and helped me become who I am today.
    Read 6 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Saraland City Schools

    • School District
    • Saraland, AL
    • 12
    #21 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Parent: I couldn't be more pleased with my little boy's school. The system just added a K-1 Center and the commitment to the students and parents is amazing! 3 out of 4 schools are brand new, the 4th school is completely renovated. The superintendent is visible at events and in the schools and as far as the elementary & early ed schools, the principals Mr. Stokely & Mrs. Williams are so committed to the safety and education of the students. I would rank the lower schools #1 & A+. Can't speak on the upper schools because we're not there yet.
    Read 12 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Thomasville City Schools

    • School District
    • Thomasville, AL
    • 15
    #22 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: Thomasville City Schools has been the best change in my life. When I transferred my freshman year to Thomasville, I was nervous, scared, and had many different emotions. Thomasville welcomed me with arms wide open and made me feel like I had always belonged there. Thomasville has made sure I am college ready. Also, they try to get every student involved and I love it. At my old school I only played sports and was not involved in any organization. Now that I'm at Thomasville, I'm involved in five different organizations. I would highly recommend anyone to go to Thomasville City Schools. I have never felt unsafe and I really like the fact that we have a Police Officer on campus at all times to help with safety issues. We are always practicing different safety drills incase we ever need to use them we will be prepared. I'm glad I can attend a school that makes me feel welcome and at home!
    Read 15 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Lauderdale County Schools

    • School District
    • Florence, AL
    • 24
    #23 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: great atmosphere, good teachers and faculty to help if needed. Great resources to use if need be. Overall an amazing experience. 10/10 recommended!
    Read 24 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  33. Monroe County Schools

    • School District
    • Monroeville, AL
    • 6
    #24 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Freshman: I like Monroe County High School. It's because the faculty and staff are very caring. The teachers’ biggest concern is to for students to have a healthy balance between my school work and school activities. They want to make sure the lessons are interesting and really make their students want to work hard. I am currently on the advanced diploma track. I am involved in many clubs and activities. I volunteer with the following organizations: Teacher Institute Day for Alabama Education Association, Monroeville Middle School fall festival, Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, serve food for Monroe County Feeding 300, and Alabama Democrat Conference registering voters. I have dance and gymnastic class. Monroe County High School principal, faculty and staff helps students to balance their academics, student activities, and volunteer work. They work together to help develop the whole student. This speaks volumes about my school. This is why I love the school that I attend so much.
    Read 6 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  34. Geneva City Schools

    • School District
    • Geneva, AL
    • 6
    #25 Districts with the Best Teachers in Alabama

    Senior: I have enjoyed my years at Geneva City Schools. The community is friendly and everyone comes together in times of need. The teachers here are wonderful and will try their best to help any of your needs. Classes are easy to find and you have plenty of time to make it from one end of campus to the other.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Teachers
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Houston Academy

    • Private School
    • Dothan, AL
    • PK, K-12
    • 100

    Alum: Graduated from HA in the early 2000’s. The tuition is expensive, more than most public in-state colleges, but it’s worth the education received. The main downsides are the uniforms (now) and the attitude of the students towards students who enroll later in their academic career. To the uniforms, this idea was started by a group of parents whose kids were in preschool. We didn’t have issues with dress when I was there and the clothes and embroidering have to be purchased through one store that is owned by a parent of the school. It isn’t about helping curb issues among the kids who can’t afford the latest fashion, it is a money racket started by a wealthy family. The other issue is something the parents need to cull at home.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 679 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    CATS Academy Boston

    • Private School
    • Braintree, MA
    • 9-12
    • 10

    Alum: Diversity is the best thing about it. Students who attend CATS are intersting and ambitious young people. I had an amazing time making friends. Some of the teachers are truly great, they are ready to go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. On the other hand, there are some teachers who are really unkind and unhelpful. The principle and the student affairs departnment, as well as most of other saff including dorm parents is horrific. They are people who are having personal issues and are not healthy for school environment. Of course, there are exceptions. I personaly had a great dorm parent, and I wish other students can get the same experience.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 420 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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