For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,491 students in Randolph County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 90 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, Rock Mills Junior High School and Woodland Elementary 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 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Grades: PK-3
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24654 Hwy 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-6108
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-6108
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Grades: 4-8
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Wedowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Grades: PK-3
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 421 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Wadley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 398 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Wedowee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
896 Woodland Ave W
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Grades: 4-6
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Handley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Rock Mills Junior High School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County, AL?
11 public schools are located in Randolph County, AL.
What percentage of students in Randolph County, AL go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County, AL?
Randolph County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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