Top Rankings
Calhoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,118 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
8,118 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
# American Indian Students
22 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
1,177 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
6,332 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
78%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
294
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
658
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
567
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
546
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
591
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
540
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
547
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
587
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
636
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
641
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
678
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
621
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
593
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,922
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,904
$12,150
Best Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Alexandria Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Grades: PK-4
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
White Plains Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Ohatchee Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
White Plains Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Alexandria Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501
Grades: 5-8
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Weaver Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
Saks Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Wellborn Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1111.
White Plains High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Ohatchee High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1313.
Alexandria High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1414.
Weaver High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Grades: 7-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1515.
Saks Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Wellborn High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Rank: #1717.
Saks High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
1200 Church Avenue Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,118 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District is ranked #59 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County School District?
78% of Calhoun County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Calhoun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,904 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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