For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,188 students in Childersburg, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Childersburg, AL are Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Elementary School and Childersburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Childersburg, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Childersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Childersburg, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Childersburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Childersburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Childersburg Boot Camp
Special Education School
926 Selma Highway
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Childersburg, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Childersburg, AL include Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Elementary School and Childersburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Childersburg?
5 public schools are located in Childersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Childersburg?
Childersburg public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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