For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,843 students in Elmore County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL are Elmore County High School, Holtville High School and Wetumpka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Elmore County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elmore County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmore County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 N College St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Holtville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wetumpka High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Stanhope Elmore High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Marbury High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Highway 31 North
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tallassee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Barnett Blvd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Gr: K-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 10-12
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
5720 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Gr: 3-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Gr: 7-11 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL include Elmore County High School, Holtville High School and Wetumpka High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmore County?
8 public high schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elmore County include: Elmore County High School vs. Tallassee High School, Wetumpka High School vs. Holtville High School, Holtville High School vs. Wetumpka High School
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