For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,580 students in Wetumpka, AL (there are 3 private schools, serving 346 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wetumpka, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wetumpka, AL are Redland Elementary School, Wetumpka Elementary School and Wetumpka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetumpka, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wetumpka have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wetumpka, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Scholars Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248
Grades: K-6
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Wetumpka Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323
Grades: PK-4
| 867 students
Rank: #33.
Wetumpka High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #44.
Wetumpka Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Grades: 5-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #55.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
517 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Grades: 3-12
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elmore County Technical Center
Vocational School
800 Kellyfitzpatrick Dr
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Griffith Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tutwiler Prison
Special Education School
8966 Us Highway 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 353-3870
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 353-3870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wetumpka, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Grades: 7-11
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wetumpka, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Wetumpka, AL include Redland Elementary School, Wetumpka Elementary School and Wetumpka High School.
How many public schools are located in Wetumpka, AL?
8 public schools are located in Wetumpka, AL.
What percentage of students in Wetumpka, AL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wetumpka, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wetumpka, AL?
Wetumpka, AL public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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