For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,458 students in Pinson, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pinson, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinson, AL are Kermit Johnson School, Rudd Middle School and Pinson Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinson, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pinson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pinson, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit Johnson School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Kermit Johnson Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Grades: 3-5
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Rudd Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Pinson Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #44.
Claychalkville High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5050
Grades: PK-2
| 754 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinson, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Pinson, AL include Kermit Johnson School, Rudd Middle School and Pinson Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Pinson?
5 public schools are located in Pinson.
What percentage of students in Pinson go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pinson are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinson?
Pinson public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pinson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinson include: Pinson Valley High School vs. Claychalkville High School, Claychalkville High School vs. Pinson Valley High School
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