For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,603 students in Killen, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Killen, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Killen, AL are Brooks Elementary School and Brooks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killen, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Killen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Killen, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Brooks High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
7275 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Killen, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Killen, AL include Brooks Elementary School and Brooks High School.
How many public schools are located in Killen?
3 public schools are located in Killen.
What percentage of students in Killen go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Killen are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Killen?
Killen public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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