Alabama’s AHSAA splits public/private football teams into separate classifications

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The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) for the first time in its 104-year existence decided via a 13-2 vote on Friday that they will be splitting up the private and public schools when it comes to athletics championships.

The historic turn of events happened with just two board members voting against changing the previous system. Now beginning with the 2026-27 season, public and private schools will be splitting up for their own separate state championship series.

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AHSAA consolidated Class 7A and will now be classes 6A through 1A and then the private classifications will be 2A and 1A. For the first time since 1922 when Warren G. Harding (29th president of the United States) was in office as the sitting U.S. President, there’s change between the public and private schools in the state, though they will still be able to play one another during the regular season.

We have gathered where each schools lands for Alabama high school football’s AHSAA class-by-class for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 schools years down below.

AHSAA Public Schools Classifications (6A-1A)

Class 6A

  • Region 1: Alma Bryant, Baker, Daphne, Davidson, Fairhope, Foley, Mary G. Mont., Robertsdale

  • Region 2: Auburn, Carver Mont., Central Phenix, Dothan, Enterprise, J.A.G, Opelika, Smiths Station

  • Region 3: Hewitt-Truss., Hoover, Oak Mountain, Prattville, Spain Park, Thompson, Tusc. County, Vestavia Hills

  • Region 4: Bob Jones, Buckhorn, Gadsden City, Grissom, Hazel Green, Huntsville, James Clemens, Sparkman

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Class 5A

  • Region 1: Baldwin Co., Elberta, Gulf Shores, Blount, Murphy, Saraland, Spanish Fort, Theodore

  • Region 2: Ben. Russell, Park Crossing, Percy Julian, Pike Road, Rehobeth, Russell County, Stanhope Elm., Wetumpka

  • Region 3: Bessemer City, Brookwood, Central Tusc., Hillcrest Tusc., Hueytown, Mcadory, Northridge, Paul Bryant

  • Region 4: Calera, Chelsea, Chilton County, Helena, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Pelham, Ramsay

  • Region 5: Parker, Cullman, Gardendale, Huffman, Jasper, Minor, Mortimer Jordan, Jackson-Olin

  • Region 6: Clay-Chalk., Douglas, Oxford, Pell City, Pinson Valley, Southside Gadsden, Springville, St. Clair Co.

  • Region 7: Athens, Austin, Decatur, East Limestone, Florence, Hartselle, Muscle Shoals, Russellville

  • Region 8: Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Columbia, Fort Payne, Lee-Huntsville, Mae Jemison, Scottsboro

Class 4A

  • Region 1: B.C. Rain, Citronelle, Leflore, Orange Beach, Satsuma, Vigor, Williamson

  • Region 2: Andalusia, Ashford, Carroll, Dale County, Eufaula, Headland, New Brockton, Straughn

  • Region 3: Demopolis, Holt, Jemison, Montevallo, Northside, Selma, Shelby County, Sipsey Valley

  • Region 4: Beauregard, Charles Hend., Elmore County, Greenville, Holtville, Marbury, Tallasse, Valley

  • Region 5: Center Point, Dora, Fairfield, Carver-Birm., Oak Grove, Shades Valley, Wenonah, Woodlawn

  • Region 6: Alexandria, Anniston, Central Clay Co., Jacksonville, Leeds, Lincoln, Moody, Sylacauga

  • Region 7: Ardmore, Brooks, Deshler, Hamilton, Lawrence Co., Priceville, West Morgan, West Point

  • Region 8: Brewer, Cherokee Co., Crossville, Fairview, Good Hope, Guntersville, Hayden, Sardis

Class 3A

  • Region 1: Escambia Co., Excel, Flomaton, Jackson, Opp, T.R. Miller, Wilcox Central, W.S. Neal

  • Region 2: Beulah, Booker T. Wash., Bullock County, Daleville, Geneva, Pike County, Slocomb, Wicksburg

  • Region 3: Bibb County, Cordova, Corner, Fultondale, Hale County, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, West Blocton

  • Region 4: Ashville, Childersburg, Cleburne Co., Handley, Munford, Talladega, Weaver, White Plains

  • Region 5: Curry, Danville, East Lawrence, Fayette Co., Haleyville, Hatton, Oakmon, Winfield City

  • Region 6: Etowah, Glencoe, Hanceville, Hokes Bluff, Holly Pond, Oneonta, Susan Moore, Vinemont

  • Region 7: Central Florence, Clements, Colbert Heights, Elkmont, Lauderdale Co., Rogers, West Limestone, Wilson

  • Region 8: Asbury, Geraldine, Kate Duncan D.A.R, Madison County, New Hope, North Jackson, Plainview, Sylvania

Class 2A

  • Region 1: Chickasaw, Clarke County, Hillcrest-Evergreen, J.U. Blacksher, Luverne, Monroe Co., Thomasville

  • Region 2: Ariton, Cottonwood, Geneva Co., Goshen, GW Long, Highland Home, Houston County, Zion Chapel

  • Region 3: Aliceville, Dallas County, Greene County, Greensboro, Isabella, Southside-Selma, Sumter Central, Throsby

  • Region 4: B.B. Comer, Central Coosa, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend, Lanett, Ranburne, Randolph Co., Reeltown

  • Region 5: Carbon Hill, Cleveland, Cold Springs, Gordo, Lamar County, Locust Fork, Midfield, Southeastern

  • Region 6: Gaston, Ohatchee, Piedmont, Pleasant Valley, Saks, Vincent, Walter Wellborn, West End

  • Region 7: Colbert County, Falkville, J.B. Pennington, Lexington, Phil Campbell, Sheffield, Tanner, Winston Co.

  • Region 8: Brindlee Mount., Collinsville, Fyffe, Ider, North Sand Mtn., Pisgah, Sand Rock, Section

Class 1A

  • Region 1: Choctaw Co., Fruitdale, Leroy, Marengo, Mcintosh, Millry, Southern Choctaw, Washington Co.

  • Region 2: Abbeville, Barbour Co., Brantley, Elba, Florala, Kinston, Pleasant Home, Samson

  • Region 3: Breakthrough Charter, J. F. Shields, Keith, Linden, R.C. Hatch, Sweet Water, University Charter

  • Region 4: Billingsley, Calhoun, Central-Hayneville, Georgiana, Maplesville, Mckenzie, Red Level, Verbena

  • Region 5: Berry, Brilliant, Hubbertville, Lynn, Marion County, Pickens County, South Lamar, Sulligent

  • Region 6: Alabama Aerospace, Fayetteville, Lafayette, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Wadley, Winterboro, Woodland

  • Region 7: Addison, Belgreen, Cherokee, Hackleburg, Meek, Phillips, Red Bay, Waterloo

  • Region 8: Appalachian, Cedar Bluff, Gaylesville, Ragland, Spring Garden, Valley Head, Woodville

AHSAA Private Schools Classifications (2A-1A)

Class 2A

  • Region 1: Faith Academy, Glenwood School, Houston Academy, Mcgill-Toolen Catholic, Montgomery Catholic, St. Michael Catholic, St. Paul’s Episcopal, UMS-Wright

  • Region 2: American Christian, Briarwood Christian, John Carroll Catholic, Lee-Scott Academy, Madison Academy, Randolph School, St. John Paul II Catholic, Westminster Christian

Class 1A

  • Region 1: Bayshore Christ., Bayside Acad., Cottage Hill Christ., Mobile Christ., Northside Methodist, Providence Christ., St. Luke’s Episcopal

  • Region 2: Alabama Christ., Fort Dale Acad., Pike Liberal Arts, Prattville Christ., Sait James, Montgomery Acad., Trinity Pres.

  • Region 3: Autauga Academy, Ellwood Christ., Holy Spirit Catholic, Pickens Acad., Donoho School, Tusc. Academy, Victory Christian

  • 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 looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Yellowhammer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across the state of Alabama.

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