For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,442 students in Washington County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, AL are Chatom Elementary School, Millry High School and Fruitdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
592 Ray Coaker Rd
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2946
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Millry High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Wildcat Drive
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Millry, AL 36558
(251) 846-2987
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fruitdale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13077 County Rd 1
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Fruitdale, AL 36539
(251) 827-6655
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Washington County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Gr: 5-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Leroy High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26301 Highway 43
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Leroy, AL 36548
(251) 246-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8945 Old Hwy 43
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2481
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2481
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Mcintosh High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7010 Highway 43
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2449
Mc Intosh, AL 36553
(251) 944-2449
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Gr: 7-12
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, AL include Chatom Elementary School, Millry High School and Fruitdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
8 public schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Millry High School vs. Washington County High School, Mcintosh High School vs. Leroy High School, Fruitdale High School vs. Leroy High School
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