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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-6930
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Intermediate School
Math: 18% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Hardwick Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Grades: 5-6
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Duran Junior High School
Math: 5% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Williamson Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Grades: 8
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Duran South Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Grades: 7
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Pell City High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
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
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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