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Attalla City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Attalla City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Attalla City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,460 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Attalla City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
15%
31%
% White
65%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,501 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,510 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,501
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,510
$12,097
Best Attalla City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Attalla Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Etowah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Case Avenue Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,460 students.
What is the rank of Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District is ranked #104 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Attalla City School District?
65% of Attalla City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Attalla City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,510 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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