For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,570 students in Chilton County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL are Thorsby High School, Isabella High School and Verbena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Chilton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Chilton County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Isabella High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorsby High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205) 280-4880
Gr: PK-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Isabella High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11338 County Road 15
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-2770
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Verbena High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 County Road 510
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Verbena, AL 36091
(205) 280-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Maplesville High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Al Highway 139
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Maplesville, AL 36750
(205) 280-4904
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Chilton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center
Vocational School
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920
Gr: 9-12
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School
Location
Quick Facts
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Chilton County, AL include Thorsby High School, Isabella High School and Verbena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chilton County?
7 public high schools are located in Chilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton County?
Chilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chilton County include: Maplesville High School vs. Isabella High School, Thorsby High School vs. Verbena High School, Verbena High School vs. Thorsby High School
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