For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,723 students in Chilton County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 268 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 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chilton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Grades: PK-3
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
Clanton Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Grades: 4-6
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Grades: PK-3
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Isabella High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Grades: PK-12
| 766 students
Rank: #55.
Jemison Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Grades: 4-6
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Clanton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
835 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Grades: PK-12
| 698 students
Rank: #88.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Grades: PK-12
| 526 students
Rank: #99.
Verbena High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
Jemison High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
102 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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, AL?
14 public schools are located in Chilton County, AL.
What percentage of students in Chilton County, AL go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Chilton County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County, AL?
Chilton County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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