Top Rankings
Tarrant City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in Tarrant 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 Tarrant City School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,290 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Tarrant 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 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
30 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
519 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
10%
# Black Students
654 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
51%
32%
# White Students
39 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
3%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
102
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,288 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,664
$12,938
Spending / Student
$12,288
$12,156
Best Tarrant City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarrant Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541
Grades: PK-2
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Tarrant Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Drive
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168
Grades: 3-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Tarrant High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0172
Grades: 7-12
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tarrant City School District?
Tarrant City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,290 students.
What is the rank of Tarrant City School District?
Tarrant City School District is ranked #144 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tarrant City School District?
51% of Tarrant City School District students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tarrant City School District?
Tarrant City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Tarrant City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,288 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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