For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Choctaw High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Choctaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
221 E Pushmataha St
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Choctaw County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
P O Box 127
Lisman, AL 36912
(205) 398-3272
Lisman, AL 36912
(205) 398-3272
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Tom Orr Career Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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
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