Monroe County School District
School District · Monroeville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,365
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Monroe County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Monroe 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.
Monroeville Elementary School
Monroeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J U Blacksher School
Uriah · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J F Shields High School
Beatrice · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#101 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,365
+$557 vs Alabama median
District size
3,031 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Monroe County ranks #101 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Monroe County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monroeville Elementary School (8.6/10), J U Blacksher School (7.2/10), and J F Shields High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroeville Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | J U Blacksher School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | J F Shields High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Excel High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Monroe Intermediate School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Monroe County High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Monroeville Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Monroe County
Monroe County is a Monroeville, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,031 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $13,365 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Monroe County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monroeville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe County students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Monroe County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe County with test data.
Schools in Monroe County
7 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Monroeville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,031
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe County?
Monroe County has 7 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 Monroe County?
The average composite rating for Monroe County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Monroe County?
Monroe County spends $13,365 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe County is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monroe County?
Monroeville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Monroe County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe County?
Across schools in Monroe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monroe County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Monroe County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
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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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