Blount County School District
School District · Oneonta, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
14
6 elem, 1 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,462
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Blount County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blount County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Locust Fork Elementary
Locust Fork · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Appalachian School
Oneonta · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cleveland Elementary School
Cleveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#46 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,462
$1,346 vs Alabama median
District size
7,706 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Blount County ranks #46 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Blount County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Locust Fork Elementary (8.8/10), Appalachian School (8.4/10), and Cleveland Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Blount County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Blount County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locust Fork Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Appalachian School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cleveland Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Hayden Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Southeastern School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Blountsville Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Susan Moore Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Susan Moore High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Hayden High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Hayden Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.0/10, Blount County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Locust Fork Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Blount County students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.
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 7.0/10. 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 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Blount County?
Across schools in Blount County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. 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 7.0/10 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 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.1%
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Compare Blount County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Morgan County (18)
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- 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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