Demopolis City School District

609 South Cedar Avenue
Demopolis, AL 36732-0609
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,106 students in Demopolis City 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 Demopolis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,106 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Demopolis City 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Demopolis City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Demopolis 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Demopolis 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.
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Demopolis City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
1,053 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
50%
32%
# White Students
917 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
44%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
79
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
157
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
167
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,361 is less than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$33 MM
This chart display total revenue of Demopolis City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$32 MM
This chart display total spending of Demopolis City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,936
$12,314
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Demopolis City  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,361
$11,880
This chart display average spending per public school student in Demopolis City  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Demopolis City School District Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Demopolis Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Demopolis High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Grades: PK-2
| 554 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,106 students.
What is the rank of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District is ranked #67 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Demopolis City School District?
50% of Demopolis City School District students are Black, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Demopolis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,361 is less than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50% in AL)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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