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Scottsboro City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,457 students in Scottsboro City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Scottsboro City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,457 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scottsboro City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
6%
31%
% White
76%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,274 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,073 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$11,791 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$11,166 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,274
$15,699
Spending / Student
$15,073
$14,867
Best Scottsboro City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Gr: 1-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Gr: 4-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,457 students.
What is the rank of Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District is ranked #38 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsboro City School District?
76% of Scottsboro City School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Scottsboro City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,073 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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