Leeds City School District
School District · Leeds, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,920
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,920
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating Leeds City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Leeds City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Leeds Elementary School
Leeds · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leeds High School
Leeds · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leeds Middle School
Leeds · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#112 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,920
$888 vs Alabama median
District size
2,244 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Leeds City ranks #112 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Leeds City's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leeds Elementary School (7.1/10), Leeds High School (5.2/10), and Leeds Middle School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Leeds City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Leeds High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Leeds Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Leeds City
Leeds City is a Leeds, Alabama school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,244 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $11,920 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Leeds City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Leeds Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Leeds City students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Leeds City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Leeds City with test data.
Schools in Leeds City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Leeds
- Total Enrollment
- 2,244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Leeds City?
Leeds City has 4 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 Leeds City?
The average composite rating for Leeds City is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Leeds City?
Leeds City spends $11,920 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leeds City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Leeds City is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Leeds City?
Leeds Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Leeds City with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Leeds City?
Across schools in Leeds City with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Leeds City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Leeds City has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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- Madison County (30)
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- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- 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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