Public schools in Chickasaw, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Chickasaw, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,679
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Chickasaw public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Chickasaw, AL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,679 students, an average of 536 per school. The largest campus is Alabama Destinations Career Academy (1,663 students), and the largest elementary school is Chickasaw City Elementary School (331).
Every listed school belongs to Chickasaw City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chickasaw
Elementary schools in Chickasaw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw City Elementary School Chickasaw City | PK–02 | 331 | 16.6:1 | |
| Chickasaw Intermediate School Chickasaw City | 03–06 | 301 | 20.1:1 |
Middle schools in Chickasaw
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Middle School Chickasaw City | 07–08 | 143 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Chickasaw
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw City High School Chickasaw City | 09–12 | 241 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chickasaw
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Destinations Career Academy Chickasaw City · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,663 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.6%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black51.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chickasaw schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,679 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chickasaw
How many public schools are in Chickasaw, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Chickasaw: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,679 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chickasaw?
All listed public schools with an address in Chickasaw belong to Chickasaw City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Chickasaw?
Chickasaw City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chickasaw, with 241 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chickasaw?
No school with an address in Chickasaw is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chickasaw schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chickasaw public schools is 15.1:1, lower than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chickasaw guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities