For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 525 students in Butler, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 319 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Butler, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler, AL are Choctaw County Elementary School and Choctaw County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Butler have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Butler, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Butler, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
221 E Pushmataha St
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Choctaw County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tom Orr Career Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Butler, AL include Choctaw County Elementary School and Choctaw County High School.
How many public schools are located in Butler?
2 public schools are located in Butler.
What percentage of students in Butler go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Butler are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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