Best Brentwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,153 students in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Brentwood are Dannelly Elementary School and Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dannelly Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3425 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3657
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-3714
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery, AL include Dannelly Elementary School and Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery?
the neighborhood of Brentwood, Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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