For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,679 students in Cullman, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 580 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cullman, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cullman, AL are East Elementary School, Cullman Middle School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cullman, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cullman have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cullman, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
608 4th Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2232
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2232
Grades: 2-6
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Cullman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 2nd Ave Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Rosemont Ave Sw
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Grades: 2-6
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Grades: PK-3
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Wesley Ave N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-6304
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-6304
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Good Hope Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Cullman High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 13th St Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-3923
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-3923
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Good Hope Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3824
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3824
Grades: 3-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Welti Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8545 County Road 747
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4956
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4956
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1212.
Good Hope High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3807
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3807
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #1313.
West Point High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Resource Education
Alternative School
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Technology Academy
Vocational School
17640 U S Hwy 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 734-7740
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 734-7740
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman City Career Tech
Vocational School
301 First Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Hoehn Drive Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 775-0234
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 775-0234
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
Alternative School
301 1st Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
661 County Road 447
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-0109
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-0109
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
Cullman, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-1427
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-1427
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cullman, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Cullman, AL include East Elementary School, Cullman Middle School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cullman, AL?
20 public schools are located in Cullman, AL.
What percentage of students in Cullman, AL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cullman, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cullman, AL?
Cullman, AL public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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