For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,817 students in Moulton, AL (there are , serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Moulton, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moulton, AL are Moulton Elementary School, Moulton Middle School and Lawrence County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moulton, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Moulton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moulton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Main St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2450
Gr: PK-4 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
179 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 990-5242
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moulton, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Moulton, AL include Moulton Elementary School, Moulton Middle School and Lawrence County High School.
How many public schools are located in Moulton?
5 public schools are located in Moulton.
What percentage of students in Moulton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Moulton are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moulton?
Moulton public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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