Top 5 Best Pell City Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,572 students in Pell City, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 623 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Pell City, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pell City, AL are Walter M Kennedy School, Eden Elementary School and Iola Roberts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pell City, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pell City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Pell City, AL Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter M Kennedy School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eden Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-6930
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Iola Roberts Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Intermediate School
Math: 18% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 Hardwick Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Grades: 5-6
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Duran Junior High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Williamson Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Grades: 8
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Duran South Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Grades: 7
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Pell City High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pell City, Alabama

Pell City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rise Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pell City, AL?

The top ranked public schools in Pell City, AL are Walter M Kennedy School, Eden Elementary School and Iola Roberts Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Pell City, AL?

7 public schools are located in Pell City, AL.

What percentage of students in Pell City, AL go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in Pell City, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Pell City, AL?

Pell City, AL minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

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