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Best Schools in Buhl, Alabama

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.0/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Buhl by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Buhl Elementary School

8.7/10

Elementary · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Sipsey Valley Middle School

5.4/10

Middle · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Sipsey Valley High School

3.8/10

High · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Buhl for 2026 are Buhl Elementary School (8.7/10), Sipsey Valley Middle School (5.4/10), and Sipsey Valley High School (3.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.0

out of 10

Median Home

$106,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Buhl

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Buhl Elementary School 8.7 / 10
2 Sipsey Valley Middle School 5.4 / 10
3 Sipsey Valley High School 3.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.0/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$50,650

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$106,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
5%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
33 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
76%

Of occupied housing units

How Buhl compares

Alabama rank

#114 of 179

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Alabama avg (6.4)

Median household income

$51k

85% of Alabama median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Buhl, Alabama

Buhl, Alabama is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.0 out of 10, schools in Buhl show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Buhl is Buhl Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Buhl is served by 1 school district: Tuscaloosa County. These districts collectively serve 19,228 students.

Buhl's community shows 5% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $50,650. The poverty rate in the area is 21.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 35446 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 208 students · Pre-K–4th 8.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 544 students · 5th–8th 5.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 510 students · 9th–12th 3.8

Schools in Buhl

Buhl, Alabama · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$50,650

Median Home Value

$106,900

Median Rent

$823/mo

Population

1,772

College Educated

5%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Community Profile

Buhl has a median household income of $50,650. It is a community where 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $106,900, with a median rent of $823/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Buhl, Alabama

How many schools are in Buhl, Alabama?

Buhl has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Buhl, Alabama?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Buhl is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Buhl, Alabama?

The top-ranked school in Buhl on MySchoolScout is Buhl Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Buhl, Alabama?

The top-ranked elementary school in Buhl on MySchoolScout is Buhl Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Buhl, Alabama?

The top-ranked middle school in Buhl on MySchoolScout is Sipsey Valley Middle School with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Buhl, Alabama?

The top-ranked high school in Buhl on MySchoolScout is Sipsey Valley High School with a composite score of 3.8/10.

How many school districts serve Buhl, Alabama?

Buhl is served by 1 school district: Tuscaloosa County.

What is the education level in Buhl, Alabama?

According to Census data, 5% of adults in Buhl have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Buhl, Alabama?

The median household income in Buhl is approximately $50,650 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Buhl, Alabama?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Buhl is 17.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Buhl, Alabama?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.