For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,540 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chilton County, AL are Isabella High School, Clanton Middle School and Thorsby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isabella High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Grades: PK-12
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Clanton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
835 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2750
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Grades: PK-12
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Grades: PK-12
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Verbena High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Grades: PK-12
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Jemison Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Grades: 7-8
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chilton County Alternative School
Alternative School
15 1st Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2919
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Chilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chilton County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chilton County, AL include Isabella High School, Clanton Middle School and Thorsby High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chilton County?
7 public middle schools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chilton County include: Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Thorsby High School vs. Verbena High School, Verbena High School vs. Thorsby High School
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