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Roanoke City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,355 students in Roanoke City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Roanoke City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
3 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,355 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roanoke City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
38%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
55%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,038 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,407
$15,699
Showing 2011–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,038
$14,867
Showing 2011–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Roanoke City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Gr: PK-3 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Gr: 4-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Handley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,355 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District is ranked #81 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke City School District?
55% of Roanoke City School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Roanoke City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,038 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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