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7.3avg / 10

Calhoun County School District

School District · Anniston, Alabama

Students: 8,021
Teachers (FTE): 490

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

16

7 elem, 2 mid, 7 high

Enrollment

8,021

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#24 of 143

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,117

$691 vs Alabama median

District size

8,021 students

Much larger than Alabama median

The short answer

Calhoun County ranks #24 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Calhoun County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alexandria Elementary School (9.5/10), White Plains Elementary School (9.1/10), and Saks Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Alexandria Elementary School

Rates 9.5/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Calhoun County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Calhoun County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Alexandria Elementary School9.5 / 10
2White Plains Elementary School9.1 / 10
3Saks Elementary School8.5 / 10
4Ohatchee Elementary School8.2 / 10
5Pleasant Valley High School7.9 / 10
6Wellborn Elementary School7.8 / 10
7Alexandria Middle School7.6 / 10
8White Plains High School6.9 / 10
9Ohatchee High School6.9 / 10
10Wellborn High School6.8 / 10

See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Calhoun County

Calhoun County is a Anniston, Alabama school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 8,021 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $12,117 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Calhoun County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Alexandria Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Calhoun County students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Calhoun County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun County with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Anniston
Total Enrollment
8,021
Teachers (FTE)
490
District spending per student
$12,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County has 16 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Calhoun County?

The average composite rating for Calhoun County is 7.3/10. 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 Calhoun County?

Calhoun County's district-level spending was $12,117 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 Calhoun County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Calhoun County?

Alexandria Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun County with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Calhoun County?

Across schools in Calhoun County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% 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 Calhoun County compare to other districts in Alabama?

Calhoun County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 16 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
41.9%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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