For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 710 students in Samson, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Samson, AL are Samson Elementary School, Samson Middle School and Samson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Samson, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Samson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Samson, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Samson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Samson High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Samson, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Samson, AL include Samson Elementary School, Samson Middle School and Samson High School.
How many public schools are located in Samson?
3 public schools are located in Samson.
What is the racial composition of students in Samson?
Samson public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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