For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 450 students in Clanton, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Clanton, AL is Clanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clanton, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Clanton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Clanton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 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
Clanton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clanton, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clanton, AL include Clanton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clanton?
2 public middle schools are located in Clanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clanton?
Clanton public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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