Gragg Field Historic District · Photo: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency · Public domainClanton’s public schools score below 73% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation
In Clanton, 17% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clanton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clanton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 244 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clanton’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,468 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Clanton Middle School, then Chilton County High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Clanton’s grade
C: better than 27% of Alabama school districts, #150 of 187 Alabama towns. Both inputs trail the Alabama average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clanton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Clanton
Clanton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 942 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Clanton
Clanton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 942 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Clanton
Clanton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 942 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Clanton
Clanton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 942 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Clanton
Clanton Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 630 students · 20:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Clanton
Clanton Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 630 students · 20:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Clanton
Clanton Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 630 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Clanton
Clanton Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 401 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Clanton
Clanton Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 401 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Clanton
Chilton County High School
Grades 9–12 · 833 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Clanton
Chilton County High School
Grades 9–12 · 833 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Clanton
Chilton County High School
Grades 9–12 · 833 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Clanton
Chilton County High School
Grades 9–12 · 833 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Clanton’s public schools are run by Chilton County School District, which also serves Jemison, Maplesville and Thorsby. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Clanton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Clanton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Clanton | C | Chilton County |
Every school in Clanton
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (W A Lecroy Career Technical Center and Chilton County Alternative School).
Questions about Clanton’s schools
Are Clanton’s schools good?
On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Clanton children attend score below 73% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #150 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Clanton in?
Chilton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,921 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Clanton kids go to high school?
Chilton County High School, with 833 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Clanton’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in Chilton County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Clanton spend per student?
$11,468 in Chilton County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Clanton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Clanton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.