Selma City School District

2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,479 students in Selma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Selma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,479 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Selma City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70-74% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#127 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Selma City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
2%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selma City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selma City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Selma City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
2,411 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
97%
32%
# White Students
30 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
89
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
215
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,575 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,689 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Selma City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Selma City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,575
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Selma City  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,689
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Selma City  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Selma City School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
Math: 3% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Grades: 6
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
Math: 2% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Clark Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Selma High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Selma City School District?
Selma City School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,479 students.
What is the rank of Selma City School District?
Selma City School District is ranked #130 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma City School District?
97% of Selma City School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selma City School District?
Selma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Selma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,689 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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