For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Chatom, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chatom, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Gr: 5-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatom, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatom, AL include Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chatom?
2 public elementary schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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