Public schools in Clanton, AL
6 open public schools with an address in Clanton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,806
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Clanton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Clanton, AL: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,806 students, an average of 702 per school. The largest campus is Clanton Elementary School (942 students).
Every listed school belongs to Chilton County. 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 18.1:1, higher 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.
About 56% 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 Clanton
Elementary schools in Clanton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School Chilton County | PK–03 | 942 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Clanton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Intermediate School Chilton County | 04–06 | 630 | 20.3:1 | |
| Clanton Middle School Chilton County | 07–08 | 401 | 16:1 |
High schools in Clanton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County Alternative School Chilton County · Alternative School | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Chilton County High School Chilton County | 09–12 | 833 | 20.2:1 | |
| W A Lecroy Career Technical Center Chilton County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.8%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black16.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Clanton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,806 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clanton
How many public schools are in Clanton, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Clanton: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,806 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clanton?
All listed public schools with an address in Clanton belong to Chilton County. 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 Clanton?
Chilton County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clanton, with 833 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clanton?
No school with an address in Clanton 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 Clanton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clanton public schools is 18.1:1, higher 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 Clanton 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