For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Duncanville, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Duncanville, AL are Maxwell Elementary School and Duncanville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duncanville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Duncanville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Duncanville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11370 Monticello Dr
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Duncanville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11205 Eagle Parkway
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2830
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Duncanville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Duncanville, AL include Maxwell Elementary School and Duncanville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Duncanville?
2 public schools are located in Duncanville.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncanville?
Duncanville public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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