Attalla City School District

101 Case Ave
Attalla, AL 35954-3404
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,523 students in Attalla City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Attalla City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
3 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,523 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Attalla City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#100 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Attalla City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Attalla 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.
39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Attalla 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.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Attalla City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
249 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
16%
32%
# White Students
1,041 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
69%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
115
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,943 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,034 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
$20 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Attalla 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
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Attalla 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
$12,943
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Attalla 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
$11,034
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Attalla 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 Attalla City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Attalla Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Etowah Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Etowah High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Case Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,523 students.
What is the rank of Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District is ranked #101 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Attalla City School District?
69% of Attalla City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Attalla City School District?
Attalla City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Attalla City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,034 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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