Chilton County High School's state rank declined from #433 in 2011 to #1016 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools overall.
Math proficiency was 15–19%, lower than the state average of about 30% in recent years, while reading proficiency remained at 15–19%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of approximately 38%, reflecting consistently weaker academic performance across core subjects.
Enrollment grew modestly from 783 students in 2023 to 834 total students currently, with minority enrollment steady at 39% and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, employing 39 teachers to educate 834 students at this Union County AL high school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chilton Co High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Clanton, AL, encompassing approximately 700.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.7 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge reaching 25.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chilton County High School's student population of 833 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chilton County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chilton County High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilton County High School's ranking?
Chilton County High School is ranked #1016 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chilton County High School often compared to?
Chilton County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chilton County High School?
The graduation rate of Chilton County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Chilton County High School?
833 students attend Chilton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chilton County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chilton County High School?
Chilton County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chilton County High School offer ?
Chilton County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chilton County High School part of?
Chilton County High School is part of Chilton County School District.
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