Chilton County School District
School District · Clanton, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
2 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
12
2 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating Chilton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chilton County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clanton Elementary School
Clanton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maplesville High School
Maplesville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jemison Elementary School
Jemison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#132 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,446
$2,362 vs Alabama median
District size
7,930 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Chilton County ranks #132 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Chilton County's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clanton Elementary School (9.1/10), Maplesville High School (7.1/10), and Jemison Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chilton County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Chilton County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clanton Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Maplesville High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Jemison Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Isabella High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Verbena High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Thorsby High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Clanton Intermediate School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Jemison Intermediate School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Clanton Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Jemison Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chilton County
Chilton County is a Clanton, Alabama school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 7,930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $10,446 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Chilton County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clanton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Chilton County students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chilton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chilton County with test data.
Schools in Chilton County
12 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Clanton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,930
- Teachers (FTE)
- 434
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chilton County?
Chilton County has 12 schools in total — 2 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chilton County?
The average composite rating for Chilton County is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chilton County?
Chilton County spends $10,446 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chilton County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chilton County is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chilton County?
Clanton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chilton County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Chilton County?
Across schools in Chilton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chilton County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Chilton County has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
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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.
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