For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,274 students in Vance, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vance, AL are Vance Elementary School and Brookwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vance have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vance, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vance, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vance, AL include Vance Elementary School and Brookwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vance?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vance.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance?
Vance public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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