Huntsville City School District
School District · Huntsville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
43
26 elem, 11 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#73 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,146
+$338 vs Alabama median
District size
23,649 students
Much larger than Alabama median
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 6.6/10, Huntsville City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whitesburg Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Huntsville City students show an average math proficiency of 28.6% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.
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 6.6/10. 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?
Whitesburg Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Huntsville City with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Huntsville City?
Across schools in Huntsville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. 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 6.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
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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