For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,079 students in Pell City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pell City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,079 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pell City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
15%
31%
% White
76%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,554 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,594
$12,875
Spending / Student
$10,554
$12,097
Best Pell City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3609 Martin St S
Cropwell, AL 35054
(205) 338-7713
Cropwell, AL 35054
(205) 338-7713
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Walter M Kennedy School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Iola Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Gr: K-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-6930
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-6930
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Hardwick Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Gr: 4-7 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Duran Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Pell City High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
813 16th Street South
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pell City School District?
Pell City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,079 students.
What is the rank of Pell City School District?
Pell City School District is ranked #57 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pell City School District?
76% of Pell City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pell City School District?
Pell City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Pell City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,554 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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