Best Coosa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 781 students in Coosa County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Coosa County, AL are Central High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coosa County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Coosa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Coosa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Coosa County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Coosa County, AL include Central High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coosa County?
2 public schools are located in Coosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coosa County?
Coosa County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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