For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 395 students in Chatom, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Chatom, AL is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatom, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Chatom have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chatom, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chatom, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chatom, AL include Washington County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chatom?
2 public middle schools are located in Chatom.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom?
Chatom public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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