Top 10 Best Anniston Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,837 students in Anniston, AL (there are 8 private schools, serving 747 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Anniston, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Anniston, AL are Coldwater Elementary School, White Plains Elementary School and White Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Anniston, AL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
White Plains Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
White Plains Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Saks Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Wellborn Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
White Plains High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Saks Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Wellborn High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Saks High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Golden Springs Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Grades: 1-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Randolph Park Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Grades: 1-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1212.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 E 10th St
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Grades: 1-5
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Anniston High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Anniston Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: ≤1%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Grades: PK-K
| 311 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anniston, Alabama

Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: K-9
| 306 students
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Anniston, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Anniston, AL include Coldwater Elementary School, White Plains Elementary School and White Plains Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Anniston, AL?
16 public schools are located in Anniston, AL.
What percentage of students in Anniston, AL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Anniston, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston, AL?
Anniston, AL public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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