For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 834 students in Clanton, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Clanton, AL is Chilton County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clanton, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Clanton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Clanton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chilton County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clanton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilton County High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center
Vocational School
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Gr: 9-12
Clanton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clanton, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clanton, AL include Chilton County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clanton?
3 public high schools are located in Clanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clanton?
Clanton public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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