Blount County School District

204 2nd Ave East
Oneonta, AL 35121
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,659 students in Blount 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 Blount County 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
17 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
7,659 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
395 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Blount 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 98% has increased from 92% 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 Blount County  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 Blount County  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 Blount County  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.
98%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Blount County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.62
# American Indian Students
21 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,263 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
10%
# Black Students
105 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
6,184 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
81%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
157
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
589
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
624
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
541
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
557
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
603
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
614
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
550
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
561
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
637
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
608
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
558
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
550
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
510
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,539 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
$87 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Blount County  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
$81 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Blount County  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
$11,379
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Blount County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,539
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Blount County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Blount County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayden Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Grades: 3-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Fork Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-9512
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Hayden Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Grades: 5-7
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Stadium Dr
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2040
Grades: PK-6
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Blountsville Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Page St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-1990
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Hayden High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Grades: 8-12
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Susan Moore Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3996 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2070
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Southeastern School
Math: 15% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Grades: PK-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1010.
Appalachian School
Math: 13% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Jb Pennington High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1212.
Locust Fork High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1313.
Susan Moore High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Grades: 2-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hayden Primary School
160 Bracken Ln
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blount County School District?
Blount County School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,659 students.
What is the rank of Blount County School District?
Blount County School District is ranked #61 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County School District?
81% of Blount County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blount County School District?
Blount County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Blount County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,539 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: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 98% (Top 5% 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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