For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,821 students in Anniston City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Anniston City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,821 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anniston 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
85%
31%
% White
5%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,087 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,087
$12,875
Spending / Student
$13,962
$12,097
Best Anniston City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobb Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Golden Springs Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Gr: 1-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Randolph Park Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Gr: 1-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Anniston High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,821 students.
What is the rank of Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District is ranked #127 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston City School District?
85% of Anniston City School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Anniston City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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