Chilton County Schools & Education
Chilton County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,792
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#57
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chilton County
Measured School Summary
Chilton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,792 per pupil, Chilton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chilton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #57 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
2.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,792
$478 below the state average
School coverage
14
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Chilton County has 14 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Chilton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Chilton County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#57
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Chilton County
Elementary to high school visible
7,858 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chilton County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chilton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Chilton County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Chilton's Growing Rural Education Infrastructure
Chilton County manages 14 public schools serving a significant population of 7,858 students. The system is balanced across various levels, featuring four middle schools, four high schools, and four all-grade campuses.
A Massive Unified County District
All 14 public schools in the area fall under the Chilton County district umbrella, which manages over 7,800 students. There are no charter schools in the region, focusing all resources into the traditional district system.
Large Campuses in a Rural Setting
Despite having 13 of its 14 schools in rural locales, Chilton County features several large campuses like Clanton Elementary, which enrolls 1,028 students. The average school size is 655 students, creating a bustling environment within a quiet landscape.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Chilton County
Reported Enrollment
7,858
14 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Chilton County
14 Public Schools in Chilton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Profile | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 1,028 |
| Chilton County High School | Record | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 783 |
| Isabella High School | Record | Chilton County | Maplesville, 36750Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 771 |
| Thorsby High School | Record | Chilton County | Thorsby, 35171Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 771 |
| Jemison Elementary School | Record | Chilton County | Jemison, 35085Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 740 |
| Jemison High School | Record | Chilton County | Jemison, 35085Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 686 |
| Clanton Intermediate School | Record | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 621 |
| Verbena High School | Record | Chilton County | Verbena, 36091Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 592 |
| Maplesville High School | Record | Chilton County | Maplesville, 36750Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 536 |
| Jemison Intermediate School | Record | Chilton County | Jemison, 35085Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 492 |
| Clanton Middle School | Record | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 478 |
| Jemison Middle School | Record | Chilton County | Jemison, 35085Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 360 |
| Chilton County Alternative School | Record | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| W A Lecroy Career Technical Center | Record | Chilton County | Clanton, 35045Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Clanton Elementary School
Chilton County
Clanton, 35045 / Rural: Fringe
Maplesville High School
Chilton County
Maplesville, 36750 / Rural: Distant
Chilton County Alternative School
Chilton County
Clanton, 35045 / Town: Distant
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center
Chilton County
Clanton, 35045 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,792
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Chilton County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chilton County, Alabama?
Chilton County manages 14 public schools serving a significant population of 7,858 students. The system is balanced across various levels, featuring four middle schools, four high schools, and four all-grade campuses.
What are the major school districts in Chilton County, Alabama?
All 14 public schools in the area fall under the Chilton County district umbrella, which manages over 7,800 students. There are no charter schools in the region, focusing all resources into the traditional district system.
What is the school experience like in Chilton County?
Despite having 13 of its 14 schools in rural locales, Chilton County features several large campuses like Clanton Elementary, which enrolls 1,028 students. The average school size is 655 students, creating a bustling environment within a quiet landscape.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.