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Chilton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,858 students in Chilton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Chilton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
7,858 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
433 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Chilton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
# American Indian Students
13 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,591 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
11%
# Black Students
807 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
10%
32%
# White Students
5,077 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
65%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
333 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
297
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
592
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
603
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
583
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
565
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
540
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
596
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
564
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
643
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
634
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
661
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
556
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
518
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
506
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,071 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,896
$12,892
Spending / Student
$10,071
$12,112
Best Chilton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Grades: PK-3
| 1,028 students
Rank: #22.
Clanton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Grades: 4-6
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Jemison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Grades: PK-3
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Isabella High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Grades: PK-12
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Jemison Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Grades: 4-6
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Clanton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
835 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Grades: 7-8
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Thorsby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Grades: PK-12
| 771 students
Rank: #88.
Maplesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Grades: PK-12
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Verbena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Grades: PK-12
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Chilton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #1111.
Jemison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Grades: 7-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1212.
Jemison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,858 students.
What is the rank of Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District is ranked #106 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County School District?
65% of Chilton County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chilton County School District?
Chilton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Chilton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,071 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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