Blount County School District
School District · Oneonta, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#112 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,462
$1,346 vs Alabama median
District size
7,706 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Blount County
Blount County is a Oneonta, Alabama school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $11,462 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Blount County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Locust Fork Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Blount County students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Blount County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blount County with test data.
Schools in Blount County
14 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 5
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Oneonta
- Total Enrollment
- 7,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 426
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blount County?
Blount County has 14 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blount County?
The average composite rating for Blount County is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blount County?
Blount County spends $11,462 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blount County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blount County is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blount County?
Locust Fork Elementary is the highest-rated school in Blount County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Blount County?
Across schools in Blount County with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blount County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Blount County has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 14 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Blount County 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)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
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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