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6.6 avg / 10

Pell City School District

School District · Pell City, Alabama

Students: 4,152
Teachers (FTE): 239

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,931

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Pell City?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pell 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.

Coosa Valley Elementary School

9.0/10

Cropwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Walter M Kennedy School

8.1/10

Pell City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Iola Roberts Elementary School

8.1/10

Pell City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#69 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,931

$877 vs Alabama median

District size

4,152 students

Larger than Alabama median

The short answer

Pell City ranks #69 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Pell City's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coosa Valley Elementary School (9.0/10), Walter M Kennedy School (8.1/10), and Iola Roberts Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Pell City

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 Coosa Valley Elementary School 9.0 / 10
2 Walter M Kennedy School 8.1 / 10
3 Iola Roberts Elementary School 8.1 / 10
4 Eden Elementary School 7.0 / 10
5 Duran Junior High School 5.8 / 10
6 Williams Intermediate School 4.3 / 10
7 Pell City High School 3.7 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 6.6/10, Pell City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Coosa Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Pell City students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.8%.

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 53.0%
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ELA Proficiency 60.8%
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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 6.6/10. 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 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Pell City?

Across schools in Pell City with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.8%. 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 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
53.0%
ELA Proficiency
60.8%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

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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