For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,525 students in Cleburne County, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AL are Cleburne County Elementary School, Ranburne Elementary School and Fruithurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cleburne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ranburne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-9722
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Fruithurst Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 School St
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Fruithurst, AL 36262
(256) 579-2232
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Gr: 8-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Ranburne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Gr: 5-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleburne County, AL include Cleburne County Elementary School, Ranburne Elementary School and Fruithurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cleburne County?
9 public schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cleburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleburne County include: Pleasant Grove Elementary School vs. Ranburne Elementary School, Ranburne High School vs. Ranburne Elementary School, Ranburne Elementary School vs. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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