Calhoun County School District
School District · Anniston, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 2 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Calhoun County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calhoun 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.
Alexandria Elementary School
Alexandria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Jacksonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Plains Elementary School
Anniston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#55 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
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 #55 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Calhoun County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alexandria Elementary School (8.9/10), Pleasant Valley Elementary School (8.9/10), and White Plains Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Valley Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | White Plains Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Ohatchee Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Weaver Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Alexandria Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Pleasant Valley High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Saks Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Wellborn Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Alexandria High School | 6.4 / 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. The district invests $12,117 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Calhoun County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Calhoun County students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun County with test data.
Schools in Calhoun County
16 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Anniston
- Total Enrollment
- 8,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 490
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County spends $12,117 per student per year.
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?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Calhoun County?
Across schools in Calhoun County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. 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 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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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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