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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Blount County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,084 students in Blount County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Blount County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blount County, AL are Oneonta Elementary School, Locust Fork Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Blount County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Locust Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Gr: 3-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Oneonta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Gr: 5-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Susan Moore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3996 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2070
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Blountsville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Page St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-1990
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Hayden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Gr: 8-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Southeastern School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Gr: PK-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Locust Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Appalachian School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Jb Pennington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Gr: 7-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Susan Moore High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hayden Primary School
160 Bracken Ln
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Gr: PK-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Blount County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Blount County, AL include Oneonta Elementary School, Locust Fork Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blount County?
20 public schools are located in Blount County.
What percentage of students in Blount County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Blount County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?

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