For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,597 students in 35645, AL (there are , serving 48 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 35645, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35645, AL are Brooks Elementary School and Brooks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35645 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35645, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35645, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ln
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Brooks High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Thornton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
7275 Highway 72
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Killen, AL 35645
(256) 757-2101
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35645, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35645, AL include Brooks Elementary School and Brooks High School.
How many public schools are located in 35645?
3 public schools are located in 35645.
What percentage of students in 35645 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 35645 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35645?
35645 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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