North Alabama has several separate public school districts, and your home address decides which one your children attend. We don't publish our own ratings. Instead, we link to each district and to Alabama's official report cards.
Official report cards
- Alabama State Report Card: the state's official grades for schools and districts.[1]
- Alabama Federal Report Card: the federally required accountability data.[2]
Districts around Redstone Arsenal
| District | Generally serves | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville City Schools | City of Huntsville addresses (including much of South Huntsville and parts of Hampton Cove) | huntsvillecityschools.org[3] |
| Madison City Schools | City of Madison | madisoncity.k12.al.us[4] |
| Madison County Schools | Unincorporated Madison County (for example Harvest, Monrovia, Meridianville) | mcssk12.org[5] |
| Limestone County Schools | Limestone County outside Athens city limits | lcsk12.org[6] |
| Athens City Schools | City of Athens | acs-k12.org[7] |
| Decatur City Schools | City of Decatur | dcs.edu[8] |
District boundaries don't always follow city names or ZIP codes. Always confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or contract.
Help for military families
- Redstone School Liaison Officer (through Army Community Service): help with enrollment, calendars, bus routes, records transfer, and special education resources.[9]
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: all 50 states belong to it. It addresses enrollment, placement, and graduation issues for children of active-duty families. See MIC3.[10]
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see official ratings for Huntsville-area schools?
On the Alabama State Department of Education's State Report Card at statereportcard.alsde.edu.[1]
Who helps military families enroll in schools near Redstone Arsenal?
The Redstone School Liaison Officer, reached through Army Community Service.[9]
Does the Military Interstate Children's Compact apply in Alabama?
Yes. All 50 states participate in the compact, which MIC3 administers.[10]
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 24, 2026. Rules, hours and figures change, so confirm with the official source before you act.
- Alabama State Department of Education: State Report Card
- Alabama State Department of Education: Federal Report Card
- Huntsville City Schools
- Madison City Schools
- Madison County Schools
- Limestone County Schools
- Athens City Schools
- Decatur City Schools
- Redstone Arsenal MWR: Relocation Readiness extra support (school liaison, housing, finances)
- Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)