Winfield City High School is known for its academic prowess in the State of Alabama and is recognized by the U.S. News. The News site recognizes the Top 25 in the state each year, with Winfield moving up 22 spots to number 22 on this year’s rankings.
U.S. News’ public high school rankings are based on student test scores for math, reading, and science. Top-ranked schools also had “strong underserved student performance, college readiness, and curriculum breadth, as well as high graduation rates. College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exam,” according to the news press release.
Winfield City Schools Superintendent Randy Thomley spoke of the hard work and dedication it takes to be a Top 25 school.
“I think the ranking is a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students and families, teachers, support personnel, administration, board members, and civic leaders,” said Thomley. “We are a family in Winfield. It takes everyone working together towards the greater good to be successful.”
“Oftentimes, there are, like with most families, disagreements along with the journey. However, the union of working through the good and bad to provide the very best for our children is a testimony to this success. This is a celebration of Winfield,” Thomley said.
Winfield City High School Principal Dr. Adam Aldridge was proud of the accomplishment and praised the faculty and staff.
“As the principal and alumnus, I am incredibly proud that Winfield City High School has earned this distinction,” said Aldridge. “ It reflects the tremendous efforts of our administration, faculty and staff, student body, and the Winfield community.”
“Winfield City Schools have always embodied the motto ‘A Tradition of Excellence,’ and this recognition supports our efforts to meet this standard.”
“The 2024 Best High Schools rankings offer a starting point for parents to understand a school’s academic performance, whether it’s a prospective school or one that their child is already attending,” said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. “Accessible data on our high schools can empower families across the country as they navigate today’s educational environment and plan for the future.”
Here are Alabama’s top 25 high schools, counting down to number one. An asterisk (*) indicates the school is new to U.S. News’ top 25 ranking for 2024.
#25 – Chelsea High School, Shelby County Schools
*Rank in 2023: 32
#24 – Helena High School, Shelby County
Rank in 2023: 21
#23 – Madison County High School, Madison County Schools
*Rank in 2023: 42
#22 - Winfield High School, Winfield City Schools
*Rank in 2023: 44
#21 - Russellville High School, Russellville City Schools
Rank in 2023: 18
#20 – T.R. Miller High School, Brewton City Schools
*Rank in 2023: 58
#19 - W.P. Davidson High School, Mobile County
Rank in 2023: 15
#18 - Ramsay High School, Birmingham City Schools
Rank in 2023: 23
#17 - Auburn High School, Auburn City Schools
Rank in 2023: 10
#16 - Booker T Washington Magnet High School, Montgomery Public Schools
Rank in 2023: 16
#15 - Huntsville High School, Huntsville City Schools
Rank in 2023: 17
#14 - Hartselle High School, Hartselle City Schools
Rank in 2023: 20
#13 - Arab High School, Arab City Schools
Rank in 2023: 13
#12 - Bob Jones High School, Madison City Schools
Rank in 2023: 11
#11 - Hoover High School, Hoover City Schools
Rank in 2023: 14
#10 - Oak Mountain High School, Shelby County
Rank in 2023: 9
#9 - Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School, Montgomery Public Schools
Rank in 2023: 9
#8 - Hewitt-Trussville High School, Trussville City Schools
Rank in 2023: 12
#7 - Spain Park High School, Hoover City Schools
Rank in 2023: 6
#6 - James Clemens High School, Madison City Schools
Rank in 2023: 8
#5 - Vestavia Hills High School, Vestavia Hills City Schools
Rank in 2023: 5
#4 - Mountain Brook High School, Mountain Brook City Schools
Rank in 2023: 2
#3 - Homewood High School, Homewood City Schools
Rank in 2023: 3
#2 - New Century Technology High School, Huntsville City Schools
Rank in 2023: 4
#1- Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Montgomery Public Schools
Rank in 2023: 1
(source al.com, usnews.com)