For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,382 students in Heflin, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Heflin, AL are Cleburne County Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Cleburne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heflin, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Heflin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Heflin, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Grades: 5-7
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Grades: 8-12
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Heflin, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Heflin, AL include Cleburne County Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Cleburne County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Heflin?
6 public schools are located in Heflin.
What is the racial composition of students in Heflin?
Heflin public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Heflin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Heflin include: Cleburne County Elementary School vs. Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School vs. Cleburne County Elementary School
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