For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,607 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chilton County, AL are Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Jemison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Chilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Gr: PK-3 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Clanton Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Gr: 4-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Gr: PK-3 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Gr: PK-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Isabella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jemison Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Gr: 4-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Verbena High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Gr: 6-12
Chilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chilton County, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chilton County, AL include Clanton Elementary School, Clanton Intermediate School and Jemison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chilton County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chilton County include: Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Clanton Elementary School vs. Isabella High School, Clanton Intermediate School vs. Isabella High School
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