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Sheffield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,029 students in Sheffield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Sheffield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,029 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheffield 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 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
34%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
46%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,132 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,400 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,132
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,400
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sheffield City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L E Willson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Gr: 3-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1803 30th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Gr: 7-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sheffield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Annapolis Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Gr: PK-2 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,029 students.
What is the rank of Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District is ranked #113 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield City School District?
46% of Sheffield City School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Sheffield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,400 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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