For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 420 students in Chatom, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Chatom, AL is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatom, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chatom, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Chatom, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21168 Hwy 17
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chatom, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chatom, AL include Washington County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chatom?
2 public middle schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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