For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,083 students in Monroe County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL are J U Blacksher School, Excel High School and Monroeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J U Blacksher School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Excel High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Grades: PK-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #33.
Monroeville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Monroeville Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 York Street
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
J F Shields High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 First St
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2575
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
P O Box 160
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3210
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Po Box 70
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Frisco City, AL 36445
(251) 267-3261
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
201 York St
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL include J U Blacksher School, Excel High School and Monroeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County, AL?
8 public schools are located in Monroe County, AL.
What percentage of students in Monroe County, AL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, AL?
Monroe County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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