For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 881 students in Cottonwood, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AL are Cottonwood Elementary School and Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cottonwood, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AL include Cottonwood Elementary School and Cottonwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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