For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 603 students in Brent, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Brent, AL is Brent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brent, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brent have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brent, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 4th Street
Brent, AL 35034
(205) 926-4993
Brent, AL 35034
(205) 926-4993
Gr: PK-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brent, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Brent, AL include Brent Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brent?
1 public schools are located in Brent.
What is the racial composition of students in Brent?
Brent public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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