Oneonta City School District

28370 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121-3228
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,378 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,517 Schools
# Students
1,378 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
42,637 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.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#17 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
38%
30%
66%
47%
59%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
11%
% Black
6%
32%
% White
63%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,786 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,968 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,786
$13,006
Spending / Student
$12,968
$12,220

Best Oneonta City School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 536-7756
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Oneonta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 545-5913
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oneonta City School District?
Oneonta City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,378 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, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 $12,968 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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