For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 752 students in Buhl, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buhl, AL are Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buhl, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buhl Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Gr: PK-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buhl, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buhl, AL include Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buhl?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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