For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Chatom, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Chatom, AL are Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatom, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chatom, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Gr: 5-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Gr: 7-12
Chatom, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chatom, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Chatom, AL include Chatom Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Chatom?
3 public schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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