HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has earned recognition as one of America’s most educated metropolitan areas, securing the 15th spot on a ranking of 150 cities by the data site WalletHub.
The personal finance company’s 2025 analysis evaluated the largest metropolitan statistical areas across 11 key educational metrics, highlighting Huntsville’s strong performance in both educational attainment and academic excellence.
The study considered educational attainment levels and quality of education systems. Huntsville achieved an overall score of 71.82 points,
Strong Performance Across Key Metrics
Huntsville’s ranking reflects its balanced performance across multiple educational categories. The city ranked 22nd nationally in educational attainment, which measures factors such as high school graduation rates, college experience, and advanced degree holders. Perhaps more notably, Huntsville achieved a strong 8th place ranking in quality of education and attainment gap, indicating the city’s commitment to educational equity and excellence…