For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,034 students in Choctaw County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 562 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL are Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School and Southern Choctaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Choctaw County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Choctaw County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Choctaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6922
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6922
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Southern Choctaw High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Choctaw County, AL include Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Choctaw County Elementary School and Southern Choctaw High School.
How many public schools are located in Choctaw County?
4 public schools are located in Choctaw County.
What percentage of students in Choctaw County go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Choctaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Choctaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Choctaw County include: Choctaw County Elementary School vs. Southern Choctaw Elementary School
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