These are some of the top-rated public schools in Huntsville City School District based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
RATINGS
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Huntsville City School District at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
STUDENT LIFE
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
STUDENT LIFE
District Calendar
STUDENT LIFE
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
STUDENT LIFE
Reviews From Schools in Huntsville City School District
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 15, 2025
My grandson and I both endured a deeply traumatic experience at this school. He lost his mother at the very beginning of the 2022 school year, and we had just laid her to rest when he returned to... More
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Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 12, 2025
In Alabama, crossing guards should not direct traffic when there are no pedestrians present, as their authority is to create a safe gap for children to cross, not to control traffic flow in the... More
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Morris Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 05, 2025
Nothing but fights and lazy teachers who don't do anything about it. Principle should be fired for running basically a ***tshow there.
If you can go somewhere else, DO!
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Whitesburg Middle School