Top Rankings
Trussville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,941 students in Trussville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Trussville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Trussville City School District are Cahaba Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Paine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Trussville City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), 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
4,941 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Trussville City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
# American Indian Students
13 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
127 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
696 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
3,806 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
77%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
370
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
369
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
353
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
336
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
343
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
410
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
391
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
389
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,459 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,560 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,459
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,560
$12,156
Best Trussville City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cahaba Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Parkway Drive
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3500
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3500
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Paine Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,329 students
Rank: #44.
Hewitttrussville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,603 students
Rank: #55.
Hewitttrussville Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5275 Trussville Clay Road
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trussville City School District?
Trussville City School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,941 students.
What is the rank of Trussville City School District?
Trussville City School District is ranked #4 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trussville City School District?
77% of Trussville City School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trussville City School District?
Trussville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Trussville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,560 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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