For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 16,824 students in Calhoun County, AL (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,372 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AL are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 241-3870
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Alexandria Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
De Armanville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 School Road
De Armanville, AL 36257
(256) 241-3918
De Armanville, AL 36257
(256) 241-3918
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Caffey Dr
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3844
Gr: PK-4 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Ohatchee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Ce Hanna School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Watson Rd
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3896
Gr: 5-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 Highway 78 W
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Gr: 7-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Alexandria Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
White Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2020.
Oxford High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Ohatchee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2323.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2424.
Saks Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #2525.
Weaver High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Gr: 7-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Cobb Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Gr: PK-K | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Golden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Gr: 1-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Randolph Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Gr: 1-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 E 10th St
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5090
Gr: 1-5
Rank: #3333.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 7-12
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Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Gr: 6-12
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: K-9 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Gr: K-12
Learning Tree Inc Webb (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, AL include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
39 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Anniston High School vs. Oxford High School, Oxford High School vs. Anniston High School, Weaver High School vs. Saks High School
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