For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 420 students in Chatom, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Chatom, AL is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatom, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Chatom, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chatom, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 7-12
Chatom, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chatom, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chatom, AL include Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chatom?
2 public high schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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