The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) voted 13-2 on Friday to separate private and public schools for the first time in its 104 years of existence when it comes to athletic championships.
In a historic turn of events, only two board members voted against changing the previous system. Beginning with the 2026-27 season, public and private schools will host separate state championship series.
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The AHSAA merged Class 7A, which will now be Classes 6A through 1A, and then the private classifications will be 2A and 1A. For the first time since 1922 Warren G. Harding (29th President of the United States) During his tenure as President of the United States, changes occurred between the state’s public and private schools, although they could still compete against each other during the regular season.
We collected information on each school’s participating Alabama high school football AHSAA classes for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
AHSAA public school classification (6A-1A)
Class 6A
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Region 1: Alma Bryant, Baker, Daphne, Davidson, Fairhope, Foley, Mary G. Mont., Robertsdale
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Region 2: Auburn, Carver Mont., Central Phoenix, Dothan, Enterprise, JAG, Opelika, Smiths Station
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Region 3: Hewitt-Truss., Hoover, Oak Mountain, Prattville, Spain Park, Thompson, Tusc. vestavia mountain county
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Region 4: Bob Jones, Buckhorn, Gadsden City, Gleason, Hazel Green, Huntsville, James Clemens, Sparkman
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Class 5A
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Region 1: Baldwin Co., Elberta, Gulf Shores, Blount, Murphy, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Theodore
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Area 2: Ben. Russell, Park Crossing, Percy Julian, Pike Road, Rehobeth, Russell County, Stanhope Elm., Wetumpka
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Region 3: Bessemer City, Brookwood, Central Tosk, Hillcrest Tosk, Hueytown, McAdory, Northridge, Paul Bryant
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Region 4: Calera, Chelsea, Chilton County, Helena, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Pelham, Ramsey
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Region 5: Parker, Cullman, Gardendale, Huffman, Jasper, Minor, Mortimer Jordan, Jackson-Olin
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Region 6: Clay-Chalk., Douglas, Oxford, Pell City, Pinson Valley, Southside Gadsden, Springville, St. Clair Co.
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Region 7: Athens, Austin, Decatur, East Limestone, Florence, Hartselle, Muscle Shoals, Russellville
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Region 8: Albertville, Arabia, Boas, Columbia, Fort Payne, Lee-Huntsville, Mae Jemison, Scottsboro
Class 4A
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Region 1: BC Rain, Citronelle, Leflore, Orange Beach, Satsuma, Vigor, Williamson
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Region 2: Andalusia, Ashford, Carroll, Dare County, Eufaula, Hedland, New Brockton, Strawn
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Region 3: Demopolis, Holt, Jemison, Montevallo, Northside, Selma, Shelby County, Sipsey Valley
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Region 4: Beauregard, Charles Hend., Elmore County, Greenville, Holtville, Marbury, Tallasse, Valley
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Region 5: Center Point, Dora, Fairfield, Carver-Birm., Oak Grove, Shades Valley, Wenonah, Woodlawn
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Region 6: Alexandria, Anniston, Central Clay Co., Jacksonville, Leeds, Lincoln, Moody, Sylacauga
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Region 7: Ardmore, Brooks, Deshler, Hamilton, Lawrence Co., Priceville, West Morgan, West Point
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Region 8: Brewer, Cherokee Co., Crossville, Fairview, Good Hope, Guntersville, Hayden, Sardis
Class 3A
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Region 1: Escambia Co., Excel, Flomaton, Jackson, Opp, TR Miller, Wilcox Central, WS Neal
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Region 2: Beulah, Booker T. Wash., Bullock County, Daleville, Geneva, Pike County, Slocomb, Wicksburg
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Region 3: Bibb County, Cordova, Kona, Fultondale, Hale County, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, West Brockton
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Region 4: Asheville, Childersburg, Cleburne County, Handley, Mumford, Talladega, Weaver, White Plains
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Region 5: Curry, Danville, East Lawrence, Fayette County, Haleyville, Hatton, Oakmont, Winfield City
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Region 6: Etowah, Glencoe, Hanceville, Hokes Bluff, Holly Pond, Oneonta, Susan Moore, Vinemont
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Region 7: Central Florence, Clements, Colbert Heights, Elkmont, Fort Lauderdale, Rogers, West Limestone, Wilson
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Region 8: Asbury, Geraldine, Kate Duncan Dar, Madison County, New Hope, North Jackson, Plainview, Sylvania
Class 2A
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Region 1: Chickasaw, Clark County, Hillcrest-Evergreen, JU Blacksher, Luverne, Monroe Co., Thomasville
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Region 2: Ariton, Cottonwood, Geneva Co., Goshen, GW Long, Highland Home, Houston County, Zion Chapel
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Region 3: Aliceville, Dallas County, Greene County, Greensboro, Isabella, Southside-Selma, Sumter Center, Throsby
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Region 4: BB Comer, Central Coosa, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend, Lanett, Ranburne, Randolph Co., Reeltown
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Region 5: Mount Carbon, Cleveland, Cold Spring, Gordo, Lamar County, Locust Fork, Midfield, Southeast
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Region 6: Gaston, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Pleasant Valley, Saks, Vincent, Walter Wellborn, West End
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Region 7: Colbert County, Falkville, JB Pennington, Lexington, Phil Campbell, Sheffield, Tanner, Winston Co.
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Region 8: Brindlee Mount., Collinsville, Fyffe, Ider, North Sand Mtn., Pisgah, Sand Rock, Section
Class 1A
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Region 1: Choctaw County, Fruitdale, LeRoy, Marengo, McIntosh, Millee, Southern Choctaw County, Washington County.
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Region 2: Abbeville, Barber Co., Brantley, Elba Island, Floralala, Kingston, Pleasant Home, Samson
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Area 3: Breakthrough Charter, JF Shields, Keith, Linden, RC Hatch, Sweet Water, University Charter
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Region 4: Billingsley, Calhoun, Central-Hayneville, Georgia, Maplesville, Mckenzie, Red Level, Verbena
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Region 5: Berry, Glory, Hubbardville, Linn, Marion County, Pickens County, South Lamar, Suligent
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Region 6: Alabama Aerospace, Fayetteville, Lafayette, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Wadley, Winterboro, Woodland
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Region 7: Addison, Berg Green, Cherokee, Hackleburg, Meeker, Phillips, Red Bay, Waterloo
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Region 8: Appalachia, Cedar Bluff, Galesville, Ragland, Spring Garden, Valley Head, Woodville
AHSAA private school classification (2A-1A)
Class 2A
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Region 1: Faith Academy, Glenwood School, Houston Academy, McGill-Tulum Catholic School, Montgomery Catholic School, St. Michael Catholic School, St. Paul’s Episcopal School, UMS-Wright University
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Region 2: American Christian, Briarwood Christian, John Carroll Catholic, Lee Scott College, Madison College, Randolph School, St. John Paul II Catholic, Westminster Christian
Class 1A
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Area 1: Bayshore Christ., Bayside Acad., Cottage Hill Christ., Mobile Christ., Northside Methodist, Providence Christ., St. Luke’s Episcopal
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Region 2: Alabama Christian College, Fort Dale College, Pike Liberal Arts College, Prattville Christian College, Seth James College, Montgomery College, Trinity College.
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Region 3: Autauga College, Ellwood Christ., Holy Spirit Catholic, Pickens Acad., Donoho School, Tusc. Academy, Victory Christian
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Region 4: Coosa Christian, Decatur Heritage, Lindsay Lane Christ., Mars Hill Bible, Shoals Christ., Westbrook Christ., Whitesburg Christ.
How to follow Alabama high school football
For Alabama high school football fans who want to keep up with scores from across the country, it’s now easier than ever to stay up to date with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides live updates and final scores from across the Yellowhammer State, ensuring you don’t miss out on the Friday night action. From gripping games to outstanding performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the excitement surrounding Alabama high school football.