Cullman Child Development Center ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state rank declining from #997 in 2019 to #1194 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged 15–19%, lower than the state average of approximately 47%; science proficiency was 20–29%, also lower than the Alabama state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 155 students in grades PreK–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, ranking it in the top 5% statewide for low student–teacher ratio and among the top 20% for largest student body in Alabama.
Minority enrollment accounted for 19%, and 76% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
Graduation rate was approximately 50%, substantially lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and Cullman County district average of 92%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cullman Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cullman Child Development Center's student population of 170 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Exceptional Educational Experiences for Everyone, Every Day'
School Rankings
Cullman Child Development Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cullman Child Development Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cullman Child Development Center's ranking?
Cullman Child Development Center is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cullman Child Development Center often compared to?
Cullman Child Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Vestavia Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cullman Child Development Center?
The graduation rate of Cullman Child Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cullman Child Development Center?
170 students attend Cullman Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cullman Child Development Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cullman Child Development Center?
Cullman Child Development Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cullman Child Development Center offer ?
Cullman Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cullman Child Development Center part of?
Cullman Child Development Center is part of Cullman County School District.
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