Chilton County High School

Chilton County High School in Clanton, AL, serves 833 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Chilton County district, which currently holds a 2-star rating. The school has seen a long-term decline from a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 to its current 2-star status, though there are some encouraging signs of progress in specific areas.

The most notable bright spots are in subgroup performance. The school has made extraordinary gains with special education students, jumping from the 41st percentile to the 78th percentile statewide in a single year—a remarkable achievement that places this subgroup well above the school's overall performance. Similarly, African American students have shown a dramatic three-year improvement, moving from the 10th percentile to the 67th percentile. These gains suggest that targeted interventions are working and could serve as models for other areas. However, English Language Learner support has declined significantly, falling from the 44th to the 11th percentile over two years, which is now the school's weakest area. Chronic absenteeism also remains a concern at 14.7%, nearly double the district average of 8.3%, and likely impacts academic performance across all subjects.

Academically, the school shows relative strength in English, with a 29.1% proficiency rate that exceeds both the district average (26.6%) and nearby Jemison High School (25.5%), while approaching the state average. Math proficiency (14.6%) is similar to Jemison but dramatically below Marbury High School's 29.9%. The graduation rate of 88.7% is slightly below the state average but comparable to Marbury's 88.3%. With per-student spending of $8,255—the lowest among comparison schools—and a higher student-teacher ratio, the school faces resource challenges. Given its historical ability to achieve 4-star status, Chilton County High School clearly has untapped potential for improvement.