For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,519 students in Randolph County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AL are Knight Enloe Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Rock Mills Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Gr: PK-3 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24654 Hwy 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-6108
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-6108
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wedowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Gr: PK-3 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Woodland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Gr: 4-8 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Wedowee Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Woodland Ave W
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Wadley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Handley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 10-12
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, AL include Knight Enloe Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Rock Mills Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
11 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Randolph County include: Woodland Elementary School vs. Rock Mills Junior High School, Rock Mills Junior High School vs. Woodland Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School vs. Knight Enloe Elementary School
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