For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,657 students in Clanton, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clanton, AL are Clanton Elementary School and Clanton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clanton, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clanton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Clanton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clanton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730
Gr: PK-3 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Clanton Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790
Gr: 4-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 6-12
Clanton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clanton, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clanton, AL include Clanton Elementary School and Clanton Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clanton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clanton?
Clanton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clanton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clanton include: Clanton Intermediate School vs. Clanton Elementary School
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