For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,529 students in Cottondale, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottondale, AL are Cottondale Elementary School, Davisemerson Middle School and Eastwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottondale, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cottondale, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davisemerson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Bulldog Blvd
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cottondale, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottondale, AL include Cottondale Elementary School, Davisemerson Middle School and Eastwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottondale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cottondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottondale?
Cottondale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cottondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cottondale include: Eastwood Middle School vs. Davisemerson Middle School
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