For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,518 students in Dora, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 106 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dora, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dora, AL are Bagley Elementary School, Corner High School and Dora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dora, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dora have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dora, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8581 Tate Mill Rd
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Corner High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Warrior Jasper Road
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 379-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dora High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dora, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dora, AL include Bagley Elementary School, Corner High School and Dora High School.
How many public schools are located in Dora?
3 public schools are located in Dora.
What percentage of students in Dora go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dora are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dora?
Dora public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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