For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,519 students in Dora, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dora, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dora, AL are Bagley Elementary School, Corner High School and Dora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dora, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dora have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dora, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Corner High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Warrior Jasper Road
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Dora High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Dora, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dora, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Dora, AL include Bagley Elementary School, Corner High School and Dora High School.
How many public schools are located in Dora?
3 public schools are located in Dora.
What percentage of students in Dora go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dora are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dora?
Dora public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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