For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 421 students in Gurley, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gurley, AL is Madison County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurley, AL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gurley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gurley, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gurley, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gurley, AL include Madison County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gurley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Gurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurley?
Gurley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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