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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 993 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 27%), 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 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
993 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
36%
32%
% White
46%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,448 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,871 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,448
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,871
$12,220
Best Sheffield City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1803 30th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Grades: 7-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Sheffield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Annapolis Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District is ranked #109 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 15:1, 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 $14,871 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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