For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,941 students in Clanton, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Clanton, AL are Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Clanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clanton, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clanton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clanton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 1,013 students
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
Grades: 4-6
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 834 students
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
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
Clanton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clanton, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Clanton, AL include Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Clanton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clanton?
6 public schools are located in Clanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clanton?
Clanton public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clanton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clanton include: Clanton Intermediate School vs. Clanton Elementary School
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