Top Rankings
Scottsboro City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,501 students in Scottsboro City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Scottsboro City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,501 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Scottsboro City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 143 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.62
# American Indian Students
25 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
258 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
174 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
7%
32%
# White Students
2,002 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
197
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,210 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,210
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,899
$12,150
Best Scottsboro City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Elementary 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
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Grades: 4-6
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Grades: 1-3
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,501 students.
What is the rank of Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District is ranked #26 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsboro City School District?
80% of Scottsboro City School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Scottsboro City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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