For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,563 students in Centre, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Centre, AL are Centre Elementary School, Centre Middle School and Cherokee County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centre, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Centre have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centre, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Armory Road
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Centre Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Warrior Dr
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-3625
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centre, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Centre, AL include Centre Elementary School, Centre Middle School and Cherokee County High School.
How many public schools are located in Centre?
4 public schools are located in Centre.
What is the racial composition of students in Centre?
Centre public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Centre are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Centre include: Centre Middle School vs. Centre Elementary School, Centre Elementary School vs. Centre Middle School
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