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 2024 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.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
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 $12,185 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,146 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,185
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,146
$12,150
Best Demopolis City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Demopolis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
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 $11,146 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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