For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,843 students in Elmore County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL are Elmore County High School, Wetumpka High School and Holtville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Elmore County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elmore County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmore County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 N College St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Wetumpka High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #33.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Holtville Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Stanhope Elmore High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-4263
Grades: 9-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #55.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marbury High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Highway 31 North
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tallassee High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Barnett Blvd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elmore County Technical Center
Vocational School
800 Kellyfitzpatrick Dr
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5720 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Grades: 3-4
| 550 students
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Grades: 7-11
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, AL include Elmore County High School, Wetumpka High School and Holtville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmore County?
8 public high schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elmore County include: Elmore County High School vs. Tallassee High School, Holtville High School vs. Wetumpka High School, Wetumpka High School vs. Holtville High School
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