Skip to main content
6.2 avg / 10

Pell City School District

School District · Pell City, Alabama

Students: 4,152
Teachers (FTE): 239

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,931

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#103 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,931

$877 vs Alabama median

District size

4,152 students

Larger than Alabama median

About Pell City

Pell City is a Pell City, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 4,152 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $11,931 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Pell City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Coosa Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Pell City students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Pell City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pell City with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Pell City
Total Enrollment
4,152
Teachers (FTE)
239
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pell City?

Pell City has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pell City?

The average composite rating for Pell City is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pell City?

Pell City spends $11,931 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pell City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pell City is 17.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pell City?

Coosa Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pell City with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Pell City?

Across schools in Pell City with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pell City compare to other districts in Alabama?

Pell City has an average school rating of 6.2/10 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 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
61.3%

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 methodology

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.

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.