Limestone County School District
School District · Athens, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,240
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.9:1
Evaluating Limestone County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Limestone County 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.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Lester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekside Elementary School
Harvest · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elkmont Elementary School
Elkmont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#77 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,240
$3,568 vs Alabama median
District size
15,893 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Limestone County ranks #77 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Limestone County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sugar Creek Elementary School (8.5/10), Creekside Elementary School (8.4/10), and Elkmont Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Limestone County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Limestone County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Creek Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Creekside Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Elkmont Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Piney Chapel Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cedar Hill Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Johnson Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Blue Springs Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Tanner Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | East Limestone High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Alabama Connections Academy | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Limestone County
Limestone County is a Athens, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 15,893 students with a student-teacher ratio of 31.9:1. The district invests $9,240 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Limestone County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sugar Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Limestone County students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Limestone County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Limestone County with test data.
Schools in Limestone County
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Athens
- Total Enrollment
- 15,893
- Teachers (FTE)
- 498
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Limestone County?
Limestone County has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Limestone County?
The average composite rating for Limestone County 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 Limestone County?
Limestone County spends $9,240 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Limestone County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Limestone County is 31.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Limestone County?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Limestone County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Limestone County?
Across schools in Limestone County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Limestone County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Limestone County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 16 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
- 47.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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