Anniston City School District
School District · Anniston, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#128 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,450
+$2,642 vs Alabama median
District size
1,909 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Anniston City ranks #128 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Anniston City's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Anniston Middle School (6.7/10), Anniston High School (6.1/10), and Golden Springs Elementary School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Anniston City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anniston Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Anniston High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Golden Springs Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Randolph Park Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Cobb Preparatory Academy | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anniston City
Anniston City is a Anniston, Alabama school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,909 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. District-level spending was $15,450 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Anniston City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Anniston Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Anniston City students show an average math proficiency of 27.3% and ELA proficiency of 37.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Anniston City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anniston City with test data.
Schools in Anniston City
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Anniston
- Total Enrollment
- 1,909
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- District spending per student
- $15,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anniston City?
Anniston City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anniston City?
The average composite rating for Anniston City is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Anniston City?
Anniston City's district-level spending was $15,450 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anniston City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anniston City is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anniston City?
Anniston Middle School is the highest-rated school in Anniston City with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Anniston City?
Across schools in Anniston City with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anniston City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Anniston City has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Anniston City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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