There is no published data that compares how many transfers go to public vs. private high schools in Alabama.  But the AHSAA explicitly cited eligibility disputes tied to transfers into private schools as a reason for restructuring their classification and playoff system. But to your point, it is true that public schools receive more transfers than private schools in states where data is readily available on the destination of transfers, such as Texas, California, Georgia, and, yes, Florida.  The data and empirical observation also support the view that private schools receive a higher percentage of high impact/top-tier/elite transfer talent.     

Fun fact. Public school accumulate and stockpile much more football transfers than privates do on average. 

No, but it appears that they aim for "like vs. like".  And that looks different in different states, depending on demographics, school/transfer policies, etc.  So I applaud those involved with the SSAA for providing a competitive opportunity for like-minded schools.  

The SSAA doesn't exactly separate public from private.  

The SSAA Atlantic division has grown from 20 for 2025 to 52 and counting for 2026.  With the exception of Okeechobee who would otherwise be 4A, most the schools in it are either rural, 1A or 2A and only a few 3A.  The Atlantic division is for schools 800+ in size.  I'm curious to know if there's enough interest from the large school independents and the SSAA to create a large school division?  Let's say 1600 and up.