For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in Waterloo, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Waterloo, AL is Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Schoolhouse Ln
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Waterloo, AL 35677
(256) 766-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, AL include Waterloo High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
1 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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