Huntsville City School District
School District · Huntsville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Huntsville City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Huntsville 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.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Huntsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
Big Cove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hampton Cove Elementary
Hampton Cove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#75 of 141
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 #75 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Huntsville City's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 43 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monte Sano Elementary School (9.2/10), Goldsmithschiffman Elementary (8.7/10), and Hampton Cove Elementary (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 60% 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 Huntsville City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntsville City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (43 of 43). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Sano Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Hampton Cove Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Weatherly Heights Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Farley Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Academy for Science Foreign Language | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | New Century Technology High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Academy for Science Foreign Language Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Roger B Chaffee Elementary School | 7.9 / 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. The district invests $13,146 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Huntsville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monte Sano Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Huntsville City students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 26
Middle Schools 11
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Huntsville
- Total Enrollment
- 23,649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,379
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Huntsville City?
Huntsville City spends $13,146 per student per year.
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?
Monte Sano Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Huntsville City with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Huntsville City?
Across schools in Huntsville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% 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 Huntsville City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Huntsville City has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
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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)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan 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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