For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Chatom, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Chatom, AL are Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatom, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chatom, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Chatom, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21168 Hwy 17
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chatom, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Chatom, AL include Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Chatom?
3 public schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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