For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 951 students in Locust Fork, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Locust Fork, AL are Locust Fork Elementary School and Locust Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Fork, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Locust Fork have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Locust Fork, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Locust Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Locust Fork, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Locust Fork, AL include Locust Fork Elementary School and Locust Fork High School.
How many public schools are located in Locust Fork?
2 public schools are located in Locust Fork.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Fork?
Locust Fork public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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