For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,254 students in Wilcox County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 268 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Wilcox County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilcox County, AL are Monroe Intermediate School, F S Ervin Elementary School and Abc Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilcox County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilcox County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilcox County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Intermediate School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3366 County Rd 49
Lower Peach Tree, AL 36751
(334) 636-2032
Lower Peach Tree, AL 36751
(334) 636-2032
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
F S Ervin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Leroy Randolph Rd
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334) 963-4702
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334) 963-4702
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Abc Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 29
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
J E Hobbs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Camden School Of Arts Technology
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Broad St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Wilcox Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-2032
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-2032
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilcox County Alternative School
Alternative School
30 Claiborne Street
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Gr: K-12
Wilcox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2544 County Highway 59
Pine Apple, AL 36768
(251) 746-2415
Pine Apple, AL 36768
(251) 746-2415
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilcox County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilcox County, AL include Monroe Intermediate School, F S Ervin Elementary School and Abc Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilcox County?
7 public schools are located in Wilcox County.
What percentage of students in Wilcox County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Wilcox County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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