For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,016 students in Scottsboro, AL (there are , serving 83 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Scottsboro, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Scottsboro, AL are Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Caldwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsboro, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Scottsboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scottsboro, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Gr: PK-K | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Gr: 1-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Gr: 4-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Scottsboro, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scottsboro, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Scottsboro, AL include Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Caldwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scottsboro?
7 public schools are located in Scottsboro.
What percentage of students in Scottsboro go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Scottsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsboro?
Scottsboro public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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