Leeds City School District

1517 Hurst Avenue
Leeds, AL 35094-0020
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,271 students in Leeds City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Leeds City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,271 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leeds City 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#77 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
30%
43%
47%
32%
38%
87%
88%
(2022-23)
27.5%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
24%
31%
% White
57%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,824 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,603 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,824
$12,875
Spending / Student
$10,603
$12,097

Best Leeds City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Gr: 2-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Leeds Primary School
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Gr: PK-1 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,271 students.
What is the rank of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District is ranked #75 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 Leeds City School District?
57% of Leeds City School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Leeds City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,603 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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