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Chilton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,921 students in Chilton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Chilton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
7,921 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chilton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
10%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
64%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,955 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,761 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$93 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,955
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$11,761
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Chilton County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 468 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 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Jemison High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,921 students.
What is the rank of Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District is ranked #106 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County School District?
64% of Chilton County School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Chilton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,761 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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