Huntsville City School District
School District · Huntsville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
23,649
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
23,649
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#78 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,146
+$338 vs Alabama median
District size
23,649 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Huntsville City ranks #78 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Huntsville City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 42 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Century Technology High School (9.6/10), Academy for Science Foreign Language (9.4/10), and Mountain Gap Middle School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 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 Huntsville City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntsville City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (42 of 43). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Century Technology High School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Academy for Science Foreign Language | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountain Gap Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Weatherly Heights Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Monte Sano Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Academy for Academics Arts Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Challenger Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Huntsville High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Farley Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 43 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Huntsville City
Huntsville City is a Huntsville, Alabama school district serving 43 schools.The district educates 23,649 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $13,146 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Huntsville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Century Technology High School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Huntsville City students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 26 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Huntsville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Huntsville City with test data.
Schools in Huntsville City
43 schoolsElementary Schools26
Middle Schools11
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Huntsville
- Total Enrollment
- 23,649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,379
- District spending per student
- $13,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huntsville City?
Huntsville City has 43 schools in total — 26 elementary, 11 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Huntsville City?
The average composite rating for Huntsville City is 6.3/10. 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 Huntsville City?
Huntsville City's district-level spending was $13,146 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 Huntsville City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Huntsville City is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Huntsville City?
New Century Technology High School is the highest-rated school in Huntsville City with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Huntsville City?
Across schools in Huntsville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% 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 Huntsville City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Huntsville City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 43 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Huntsville City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- 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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