Leeds City School District

1517 Hurst Avenue
Leeds, AL 35094-0020
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Leeds City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,169 students in Leeds City 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 Leeds City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,169 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Leeds City 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#62 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Leeds City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leeds City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leeds City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Leeds City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
10%
# Black Students
557 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
26%
32%
# White Students
1,223 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
56%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
132
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
169
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,474 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,102 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Leeds City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Leeds City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,474
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Leeds City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,102
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Leeds City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Leeds City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leeds Primary School
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Grades: PK-2
| 641 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,169 students.
What is the rank of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District is ranked #64 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leeds City School District?
56% of Leeds City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Leeds City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,102 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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