Most Educated Cities in Alabama
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Alabama based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Oak Hill leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 12.
The top three cities are Oak Hill (100.0%), Mountain Brook (88.4%), and Meadowbrook (72.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alabama.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oak Hill | 100.0% | 12 |
| #2 | Mountain Brook | 88.4% | 22,160 |
| #3 | Meadowbrook | 72.6% | 8,939 |
| #4 | Highland Lakes | 72.4% | 5,673 |
| #5 | Homewood | 69.9% | 27,697 |
| #6 | Mooresville | 69.5% | 70 |
| #7 | Indian Springs Village | 68.4% | 2,637 |
| #8 | Madison | 65.9% | 58,335 |
| #9 | Eagle Point | 64.0% | 2,929 |
| #10 | Woodland | 63.7% | 615 |
| #11 | Stockton | 63.1% | 390 |
| #12 | Auburn | 62.8% | 78,738 |
| #13 | Vestavia Hills | 62.2% | 38,704 |
| #14 | Hoover | 60.8% | 92,401 |
| #15 | Blue Ridge | 60.4% | 1,375 |
| #16 | Shoal Creek | 60.0% | 1,371 |
| #17 | Pike Road | 59.0% | 10,103 |
| #18 | Brook Highland | 56.4% | 8,428 |
| #19 | Point Clear | 56.2% | 1,858 |
| #20 | Redstone Arsenal | 54.4% | 971 |
| #21 | Magnolia Springs | 53.7% | 1,278 |
| #22 | Fairhope | 53.4% | 23,360 |
| #23 | Lowndesboro | 50.6% | 108 |
| #24 | Pelham | 48.8% | 24,510 |
| #25 | Helena | 48.2% | 21,452 |
| #26 | Abanda | 48.1% | 48 |
| #27 | Trussville | 48.1% | 26,182 |
| #28 | Elkmont | 47.1% | 327 |
| #29 | Huntsville | 46.2% | 218,814 |
| #30 | Irondale | 45.1% | 13,462 |
| #31 | Chelsea | 44.9% | 15,731 |
| #32 | Gantt | 44.8% | 198 |
| #33 | Spanish Fort | 44.5% | 10,377 |
| #34 | Fort Rucker | 44.3% | 5,221 |
| #35 | Nanafalia | 43.8% | 16 |
| #36 | Daphne | 43.5% | 28,673 |
| #37 | Hazel Green | 43.1% | 3,765 |
| #38 | Triana | 43.1% | 3,510 |
| #39 | Livingston | 42.3% | 3,243 |
| #40 | Westover | 42.1% | 2,298 |
| #41 | Emerald Mountain | 41.2% | 3,387 |
| #42 | Alabaster | 40.8% | 33,633 |
| #43 | Dauphin Island | 40.1% | 1,944 |
| #44 | Fruitdale | 40.0% | 56 |
| #45 | Harvest | 38.1% | 6,624 |
| #46 | Tuscaloosa | 38.1% | 107,699 |
| #47 | Gulf Shores | 38.0% | 15,785 |
| #48 | Meridianville | 38.0% | 10,268 |
| #49 | Orange Beach | 37.7% | 8,244 |
| #50 | Calera | 37.1% | 17,188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Alabama?
Oak Hill ranks #1 for most educated cities in Alabama with a value of 100.0% and a population of 12.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Alabama?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Alabama. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alabama compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Alabama's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.