Calhoun County School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,654 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 45% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County School District are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, White Plains Middle School and White Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Calhoun County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
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%)
Overview
School District Name
Calhoun County School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
2018-2019 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,469 Schools
# Students
8,654 Students
738,868 Students
# Teachers
500 Teachers
41,980 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 139 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 139 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%

Graduation Rate
94%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
# American Indian Students
26 Students
6,922 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
10,742 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
388 Students
58,276 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
1,253 Students
242,243 Students
% Black Students
14%
33%
# White Students
6,912 Students
403,300 Students
% White Students
80%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
833 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
16,552 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
15,520
# Students in K Grade:
594
54,799
# Students in 1st Grade:
617
56,244
# Students in 2nd Grade:
556
55,387
# Students in 3rd Grade:
611
57,289
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
58,325
# Students in 5th Grade:
695
57,472
# Students in 6th Grade:
646
54,978
# Students in 7th Grade:
652
55,084
# Students in 8th Grade:
653
54,680
# Students in 9th Grade:
685
57,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
670
55,243
# Students in 11th Grade:
697
53,854
# Students in 12th Grade:
713
52,777
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,775. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,186 is higher than the state median of $10,820. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$31 MM

Spending
$106 MM
$31 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,193
$10,775

Spending / Student
$12,186
$10,820

Best Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
White Plains Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
White Plains Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 58%
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
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Ohatchee Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Alexandria Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Grades: PK-4
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
White Plains High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Weaver Elementary School
Math: 41% | 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
| 637 students
Rank: #99.
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4415
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Alexandria Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4501
Grades: 5-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1111.
Ohatchee High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Rank: #1212.
Saks Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #1313.
Weaver High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Grades: 7-12
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Wellborn Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #1515.
Saks High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Saks Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
Wellborn High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7600
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 542 students
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
| n/a students
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
| n/a students
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