Top Rankings
Pelham City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,520 students in Pelham 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 Pelham City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3,520 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pelham City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 143 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
105 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,021 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
10%
# Black Students
604 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
17%
32%
# White Students
1,609 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
46%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
260
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
262
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
301
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,097 is higher than the state median of $12,314. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,230 is less than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$33 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$32 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,097
$12,314
Spending / Student
$11,230
$11,880
Best Pelham City School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Ridge
Math: 39% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Applegate Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Oaks
Math: 36% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Park Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Pelham High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,520 students.
What is the rank of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District is ranked #23 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham City School District?
46% of Pelham City School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pelham City School District?
Pelham City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Pelham City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,230 is less than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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