For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 519 students in Samson, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Samson, AL are Samson Elementary School and Samson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Samson, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Samson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Samson, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
823 North State Hwy 87
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-7439
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Samson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Samson, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Samson, AL include Samson Elementary School and Samson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Samson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Samson.
What is the racial composition of students in Samson?
Samson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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