Best Public Schools in Choctaw County (2025-26)

Best Choctaw County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,034 students in Choctaw County, AL (there are , serving 561 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL are Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School and Southern Choctaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Choctaw County, AL public schools have an score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Choctaw County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Choctaw County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Southern Choctaw Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461

Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Choctaw County Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520

Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Southern Choctaw High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645

Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #44.

Choctaw County High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139

Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Choctaw County, AL

Choctaw County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Butler Elementary School (Closed 2005)

221 E Pushmataha St
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339

Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Choctaw County Alternative School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611

Gr: 5-12

Lisman Junior High School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 127
Lisman, AL 36912
(205) 398-3272

Gr: K-8 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Tom Orr Career Technical Center (Closed 2015)

Vocational School

107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031

Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL?

The top ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL include Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School and Southern Choctaw High School.

How many public schools are located in Choctaw County?

4 public schools are located in Choctaw County.

What percentage of students in Choctaw County go to public school?

65% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County?

Choctaw County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Choctaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Choctaw County include: Southern Choctaw Elementary School vs. Choctaw County Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School vs. Southern Choctaw Elementary School