Vernon Elementary School

Vernon Elementary School serves 281 students in prekindergarten through third grade in Vernon, Alabama. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1 — keeping class sizes tight at the grade levels where early reading and numeracy foundations are laid. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.6 and a growth score of 9.8.

That growth figure is the standout: it reflects how much students improve over time, independent of their starting point. Ranking 19th out of 1,356 public schools in Alabama, Vernon Elementary outperforms 99% of schools statewide — a result that places it among a handful of elementary programs in the state producing measurably outsized learning gains year after year. Among Alabama's 696 elementary schools, Vernon ranks 19th — and holds the top spot among the two public schools serving the city.

For families enrolling children in the pre-K through third-grade years, those numbers point to one of the most consistently effective early-education environments in the state.

Located in a rural area, Vernon Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.