For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,602 students in Grant, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant, AL are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School and Kate D Smith Dar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Grant have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 857-5145
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 857-5145
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant, AL include Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School and Kate D Smith Dar High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant?
4 public schools are located in Grant.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant?
Grant public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grant are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant include: Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School vs. Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
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