Pelham City School District
School District · Pelham, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,834
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,834
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Pelham City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pelham 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.
Pelham Ridge
Pelham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pelham Oaks
Pelham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#10 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,834
+$26 vs Alabama median
District size
3,448 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Pelham City ranks #10 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Pelham City's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pelham Ridge (9.1/10), Pelham Oaks (9.1/10), and Pelham Park Middle School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pelham City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelham Ridge | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pelham Oaks | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pelham Park Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Pelham High School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pelham City
Pelham City is a Pelham, Alabama school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,448 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,834 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Pelham City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pelham Oaks, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pelham City students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pelham City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pelham City with test data.
Schools in Pelham City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Pelham
- Total Enrollment
- 3,448
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pelham City?
Pelham 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 Pelham City?
The average composite rating for Pelham City is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pelham City?
Pelham City spends $12,834 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pelham City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pelham City is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pelham City?
Pelham Oaks is the highest-rated school in Pelham City with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pelham City?
Across schools in Pelham City with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pelham City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Pelham City has an average school rating of 8.3/10 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
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- Walker County (18)
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- 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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