For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,967 students in Monroe County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL are Monroeville Elementary School, Excel High School and J U Blacksher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
297 S Mount Pleasant Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 743-3474
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Excel High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Hwy 136 W
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Excel, AL 36439
(251) 765-9146
Gr: PK-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
J U Blacksher School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
J F Shields High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17688 Highway 21 N
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Beatrice, AL 36425
(251) 789-2168
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Monroeville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 York Street
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4121
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Monroe County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Alternative School
1323 Veterans Drive
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4189
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
230 Tiger Dr
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-4381
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, AL include Monroeville Elementary School, Excel High School and J U Blacksher School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: J U Blacksher School vs. Excel High School, Monroeville Elementary School vs. Excel High School, Excel High School vs. J U Blacksher School
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