For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 490 students in Carbon Hill, AL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Carbon Hill, AL is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon Hill, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbon Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbon Hill, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Grades: PK-8
| 490 students
Carbon Hill, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carbon Hill Start School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon Hill, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbon Hill, AL include Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbon Hill?
1 public elementary schools are located in Carbon Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon Hill?
Carbon Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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