For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 781 students in Rockford, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, AL are Central High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockford, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rockford, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1490
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1490
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Coosa County Career Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
17768 Us Hwy 231
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4678
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4678
Gr: 9-12
P O Box 68
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4903
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4903
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockford, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, AL include Central High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockford?
2 public schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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