Top 10 Best Anniston Public Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,792 students in Anniston, AL (there are 7 private schools, serving 898 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Anniston, AL are educated in public schools compared to the AL state average of 90%. Anniston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Anniston, AL are Coldwater Elementary School, White Plains Middle School and White Plains Elementary 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 37% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2022-23)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
White Plains Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
White Plains Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
White Plains High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Saks Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Wellborn Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Saks High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Saks Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Golden Springs Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Grades: 1-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Randolph Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Grades: 1-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellborn High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1212.
Tenth Street Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 E 10th St
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1313.
Anniston Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1414.
Anniston High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Grades: PK-K
| 338 students
Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Constantine Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: K-9
| 306 students
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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