Pell City School District

3105 15th Avenue N
Pell City, AL 35125-3215
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,079 students in Pell City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Pell City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
4,079 Students
750,754 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
43,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pell City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#60 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
30%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%
89%
90%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.8%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
15%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
76%
50%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,706. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,774 is higher than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$11,791 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$64 MM
$11,166 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,601
$15,706

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,774
$14,874

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Pell City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3609 Martin St S
Cropwell, AL 35054
(205) 338-7713
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Walter M Kennedy School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Iola Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-7312
Gr: K-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-6930
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Hardwick Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Gr: 4-7 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Duran Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Pell City High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Center
813 16th Street South
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pell City School District?
Pell City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,079 students.
What is the rank of Pell City School District?
Pell City School District is ranked #57 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pell City School District?
76% of Pell City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pell City School District?
Pell City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Pell City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,774 is higher than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,079 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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