There’s a familiar name on top of Niche’s annual list of best public high schools in Alabama.

Just like in 2023, Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School is ranked as number one on the list of best public high schools in the state. Schools are ranked on academic grades, including SAT/ACT scores and state assessments, culture and diversity, parent and student surveys, teacher salaries, absenteeism, clubs, activities and facilities. You can see the complete methodology here.

Here are Niche’s top 25 public high schools in Alabama for 2024:

1. Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School – Montgomery

2. Alabama School of Mathematics and Science – Mobile

3. Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering – Huntsville

4. Alabama School of Fine Arts – Birmingham

5. Homewood High School – Homewood

6. James Clemens High School – Madison

7. Mt. Brook High School – Mountain Brook

8. Bob Jones High School – Madison

9. New Century Technology High School – Huntsville

10. Spain Park High School – Hoover

11. Vestavia Hills High School – Vestavia Hills

12. Auburn High School – Auburn

13. Hoover High School – Hoover

14. Fairhope High  School – Fairhope

15. George W. Long High School – Dale County

16. Hewitt-Trussville High School – Trussville

17. Sweet Water High School – Marengo County

18. Hartselle High School – Hartselle

19. Thompson High School – Alabaster

20. Huntsville High School – Huntsville

21. Oak Mountain High School – Shelby County

22. Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School – Montgomery

23. Saraland High School – Saraland

24. Enterprise High School – Enterprise

25. Pelham High School – Pelham

Check back Tuesday for Niche’s best middle school rankings and Wednesday for elementary school rankings.