For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in LEAD Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in LEAD Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
752 Students
750,754 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
43,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
92%
31%
% White
2%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,706. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,711 is less than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$11,791 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$11,166 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,061
$15,706
Spending / Student
$10,711
$14,874
Best LEAD Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Academy Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lead Academy Building B
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: 4-10 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District is ranked #135 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Academy School District?
92% of LEAD Academy School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is LEAD Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,711 is less than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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