For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,729 students in Somerville, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Somerville, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Somerville, AL are Union Hill School, Cotaco School and Albert P Brewer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Somerville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Hill School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2221 Union Hill Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 498-2431
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 498-2431
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cotaco School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Cotaco School Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8153
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8153
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Albert P Brewer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8634
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 778-8634
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Schools Technology Park
Vocational School
59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 309-2119
Somerville, AL 35670
(256) 309-2119
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Somerville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Somerville, AL include Union Hill School, Cotaco School and Albert P Brewer High School.
How many public schools are located in Somerville?
4 public schools are located in Somerville.
What percentage of students in Somerville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Somerville are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville?
Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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