Cullman County School District
School District · Cullman, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
25
12 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,821
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
25
12 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,821
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Cullman County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cullman 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.
West Point Elementary School
Cullman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cold Springs Elementary School
Bremen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairview Elementary School
Cullman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#76 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,821
$987 vs Alabama median
District size
9,902 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Cullman County ranks #76 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Cullman County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Point Elementary School (8.3/10), Cold Springs Elementary School (8.3/10), and Fairview Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 61% 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 Cullman County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cullman County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Point Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cold Springs Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Vinemont Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Holly Pond Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hanceville Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Parkside Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Harmony School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Good Hope Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Cold Springs High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cullman County
Cullman County is a Cullman, Alabama school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 9,902 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $11,821 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Cullman County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cold Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cullman County students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cullman County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cullman County with test data.
Schools in Cullman County
25 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Cullman
- Total Enrollment
- 9,902
- Teachers (FTE)
- 555
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cullman County?
Cullman County has 25 schools in total — 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cullman County?
The average composite rating for Cullman County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cullman County?
Cullman County spends $11,821 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cullman County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cullman County is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cullman County?
Cold Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cullman County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cullman County?
Across schools in Cullman County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cullman County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Cullman County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 25 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
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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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