For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,713 students in Fort Payne, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Payne, AL are Williams Avenue Elementary School, Little Ridge Intermediate School and Fort Payne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Payne, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Fort Payne have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Payne, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0626
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Little Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 3-5
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Payne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Payne High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4111 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Grades: PK-2
| 774 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Payne, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Payne, AL include Williams Avenue Elementary School, Little Ridge Intermediate School and Fort Payne Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Payne?
7 public schools are located in Fort Payne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fort Payne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Payne include: Williams Avenue Elementary School vs. Wills Valley Elementary School, Wills Valley Elementary School vs. Williams Avenue Elementary School
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