Best Schools in Ariton, Alabama
1 schools · 1 Other
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Ariton School
Other · Dale County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.4
out of 10
Median Home
$126,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.4
out of 10
Median Home
$126,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ariton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariton School | 8.4 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.4/10
- Median household income
- $44,274
- Median home value
- $126,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ariton compares
Median household income
$44k
74% of Alabama median
About Schools in Ariton, Alabama
Ariton, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 8.4 out of 10, schools in Ariton perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ariton is Ariton School with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ariton is served by 1 school district: Dale County. These districts collectively serve 3,313 students.
Ariton's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $44,274. The poverty rate in the area is 23.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 881 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.4 |
Schools in Ariton
Ariton, Alabama · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$44,274
Median Home Value
$126,300
Median Rent
$712/mo
Population
2,688
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
23.3%
Community Profile
Ariton has a median household income of $44,274. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $126,300, with a median rent of $712/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Alabama
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ariton, Alabama
How many schools are in Ariton, Alabama?
Ariton has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ariton, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ariton is 8.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ariton, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Ariton on MySchoolScout is Ariton School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Ariton, Alabama?
Ariton is served by 1 school district: Dale County.
What is the education level in Ariton, Alabama?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in Ariton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ariton, Alabama?
The median household income in Ariton is approximately $44,274 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ariton, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ariton is 18.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ariton, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.