For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,201 students in Blount County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 127 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Blount County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Blount County, AL are Oneonta Elementary School, Locust Fork Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blount County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Grades: 3-4
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Oneonta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Hayden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Grades: 5-7
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Oneonta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Blountsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Page St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-1990
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-1990
Grades: PK-6
| 658 students
Rank: #99.
Susan Moore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3996 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2070
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2070
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #1010.
Southeastern School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Grades: PK-12
| 835 students
Rank: #1111.
Hayden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Grades: 8-12
| 812 students
Rank: #1212.
Cleveland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #1313.
Locust Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #1414.
Appalachian School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Grades: PK-12
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Jb Pennington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Grades: 7-12
| 519 students
Rank: #1616.
Susan Moore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Grades: 7-12
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hayden Primary School
Magnet School
160 Bracken Ln
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blount County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Blount County, AL include Oneonta Elementary School, Locust Fork Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blount County?
20 public schools are located in Blount County.
What percentage of students in Blount County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Blount County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Blount County include: Cleveland High School vs. Locust Fork High School, Locust Fork High School vs. Cleveland High School, Oneonta Elementary School vs. Southeastern School
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