Top Rankings
Cullman City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,224 students in Cullman City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cullman City School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,224 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Cullman City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
276 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
40 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,769 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
86%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
253
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,783 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$12,616
$12,938
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,783
$12,156
Best Cullman City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
608 4th Ave Se
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2232
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2232
Grades: 2-6
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Cullman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 2nd Ave Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Rosemont Ave Sw
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Grades: 2-6
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Cullman High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 13th St Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-3923
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-3923
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman City Career Tech
Vocational School
301 First Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Hoehn Drive Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 775-0234
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 775-0234
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
Alternative School
301 1st Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cullman City School District?
Cullman City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,224 students.
What is the rank of Cullman City School District?
Cullman City School District is ranked #8 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cullman City School District?
86% of Cullman City School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cullman City School District?
Cullman City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Cullman City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,783 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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