Cullman City School District
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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,170 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 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% 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
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,554 Schools
# Students
3,170 Students
731,765 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
42,338 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cullman City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 143 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
68,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
235,870 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,738 Students
389,026 Students
% White Students
86%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
915 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
19,582 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
18,409
# Students in K Grade:
222
53,003
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
54,852
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
53,708
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
53,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
53,607
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
54,664
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
57,108
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
58,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
57,965
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
57,772
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
55,659
# Students in 11th Grade:
259
52,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
50,467
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,352 is less than the state median of $11,680. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$33 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$32 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,084
$12,106
Spending / Student
$11,352
$11,680
Best Cullman City School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 74%
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
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Cullman Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 2nd Ave Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Rosemont Ave Sw
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4271
Grades: 2-6
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Cullman High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
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
| 980 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman City Career Technical High School
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
| 486 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 3,170 students.
What is the rank of Cullman City School District?
Cullman City School District is ranked #11 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) 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, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Cullman City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,352 is less than the state median of $11,680. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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