For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,245 students in Chilton County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 214 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Chilton County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chilton County, AL are Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Jemison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Gr: PK-3 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Clanton Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Gr: 4-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Gr: PK-3 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clanton Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
835 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Gr: PK-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Isabella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Jemison Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Gr: 4-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Verbena High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Jemison Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Gr: 7-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Chilton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center
Vocational School
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Gr: 9-12
Chilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chilton County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Chilton County, AL include Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Jemison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chilton County?
13 public schools are located in Chilton County.
What percentage of students in Chilton County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chilton County include: Clanton Elementary School vs. Isabella High School, Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Jemison Elementary School vs. Isabella High School
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