For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,570 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL are Thorsby High School, Isabella High School and Verbena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Chilton County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Isabella 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL include Thorsby High School, Isabella High School and Verbena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chilton County?
7 public high schools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chilton County include: Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Verbena High School vs. Thorsby High School, Thorsby High School vs. Verbena High School
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