For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,591 students in Roanoke, AL (there are , serving 117 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Roanoke, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, AL are Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roanoke, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Grades: PK-3
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Grades: 4-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Handley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roanoke, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, AL include Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Roanoke?
4 public schools are located in Roanoke.
What percentage of students in Roanoke go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Roanoke are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Roanoke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roanoke include: Rock Mills Junior High School vs. Knight Enloe Elementary School
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