For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 408 students in Gurley, AL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Gurley, AL is Madison County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurley, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gurley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gurley, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gurley, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gurley, AL include Madison County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gurley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurley?
Gurley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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