Fort Payne City School District
School District · Fort Payne, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,328
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,328
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Fort Payne City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Payne City 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.
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Fort Payne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Payne Middle School
Fort Payne · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Fort Payne · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#56 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,328
$1,480 vs Alabama median
District size
3,550 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Fort Payne City ranks #56 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Fort Payne City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Little Ridge Intermediate School (9.0/10), Fort Payne Middle School (6.4/10), and Williams Avenue Elementary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Payne City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Ridge Intermediate School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Payne Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Williams Avenue Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fort Payne High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Payne City
Fort Payne City is a Fort Payne, Alabama school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $11,328 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Fort Payne City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Little Ridge Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Payne City students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Payne City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Payne City with test data.
Schools in Fort Payne City
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Fort Payne
- Total Enrollment
- 3,550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 213
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Payne City?
Fort Payne City has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Payne City?
The average composite rating for Fort Payne City 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 Fort Payne City?
Fort Payne City spends $11,328 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Payne City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Payne City is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Payne City?
Little Ridge Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Fort Payne City with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Payne City?
Across schools in Fort Payne City with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Payne City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Fort Payne City has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 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
- 55.5%
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- Morgan County (18)
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- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
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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