Top Rankings
Oneonta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,380 students in Oneonta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Oneonta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,380 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oneonta City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
5%
31%
% White
63%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,054 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$11,791 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$11,166 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,721
$15,699
Spending / Student
$13,054
$14,867
Best Oneonta City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Oneonta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,380 students.
What is the rank of Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District is ranked #17 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oneonta City School District?
63% of Oneonta City School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Oneonta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,054 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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