Top Alabama High School Football Power 25 Rankings

The 2026 Alabama high school football season enters a dynamic new era following major reclassification shifts by the AHSAA. Traditional powerhouses like Thompson and Clay-Chalkville continue to headline state rankings alongside rising contenders.

2026 Alabama High School Football Power 25 Rankings

Rank	Team	Location	Key Highlight
1	Thompson	Alabaster	Consistently holds national presence; top-tier roster depth.
2	Clay-Chalkville	Pinson	Offense remains explosive, following undefeated dominant runs.
3	Central-Phenix City	Phenix City	Elite recruiting hub featuring multi-star D1 prospects.
4	Saraland	Saraland	Strong contender in Mobile area; dynamic offense.
5	Auburn	Auburn	Heavyweight presence in Class 6A.
6	Vestavia Hills	Vestavia Hills	Disciplined, tough physical style of play.
7	Hoover	Hoover	Perennial blue-blood program featuring elite talent depth.
8	Hewitt-Trussville	Trussville	High-octane offense consistently tests top defenses.
9	Jackson	Jackson	Packed with top state recruits across positions.
10	Opelika	Opelika	Tough, physical defense leads high-stakes region battles.
11	Mars Hill Bible	Florence	Dominant small-school power capable of rivaling larger programs.
12	Carver-Montgomery	Montgomery	Explosive skill positions make them a dangerous opponent.
13	Dothan	Dothan	Rising South Alabama program gaining major momentum.
14	Enterprise	Enterprise	Fast-paced offense built around playmaker speed.
15	Parker	Birmingham	Defensive powerhouse out of Birmingham City Schools.
16	Hillcrest	Tuscaloosa	Consistent playoff contender pushing for top-10 territory.
17	Prattville	Prattville	Stoic defense leading competitive non-region slate.
18	Baker	Mobile	Balanced, heavy attack emerging from Mobile County.
19	Pike Road	Pike Road	Efficient program establishing long-term winning culture.
20	Mountain Brook	Birmingham	Elite execution and line play defining their approach.
21	Muscle Shoals	Muscle Shoals	North Alabama powerhouse featuring dominant front seven.
22	Moody	Moody	Steady progression pushing them into statewide spotlight.
23	Benjamin Russell	Alexander City	Highly athletic roster capable of upsetting top-10 teams.
24	Mary G. Montgomery	Semmes	Reliable run-heavy scheme controlling time of possession.
25	Spain Park	Hoover	Tough, disciplined squad rounding out the top rankings.

Season Trends to Watch

Classification Shakeup: The AHSAA’s transition away from Class 7A condenses the top 32 public schools into Class 6A, vastly increasing the stakes during early playoff rounds.
Recruiting Hotbed: Programs like Thompson, Central-Phenix City, and Jackson boast elite college recruits, attracting national scout coverage every Friday night.