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Best Selma Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,797 students in Selma, AL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,001 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Selma, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Selma, AL are Valley Grande Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and The Rbhudson Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Selma have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Selma, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Gr: 7-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
Rank: #77.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Gr: 6
Rank: #1212.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1616.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Gr: 4-11
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-9566
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Selma, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Selma, AL include Valley Grande Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School and The Rbhudson Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in Selma?
19 public schools are located in Selma.
What percentage of students in Selma go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Selma are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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