Selma City School District
School District · Selma, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Evaluating Selma City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Selma 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.
Meadowview Elementary School
Selma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Payne Elementary School
Selma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
Selma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#134 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,254
+$1,446 vs Alabama median
District size
2,623 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Selma City ranks #134 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Selma City's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meadowview Elementary School (7.2/10), Payne Elementary School (6.1/10), and The Rbhudson Steam Academy (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Selma City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Selma City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowview Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Payne Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | The Rbhudson Steam Academy | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Edgewood Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Clark Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Saints Virtual Academy | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Selma High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Selma City
Selma City is a Selma, Alabama school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,623 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $14,254 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Selma City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadowview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Selma City students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Selma City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Selma City with test data.
Schools in Selma City
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Selma
- Total Enrollment
- 2,623
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Selma City?
Selma City has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Selma City?
The average composite rating for Selma City is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Selma City?
Selma City spends $14,254 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Selma City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Selma City is 19.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Selma City?
Meadowview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Selma City with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Selma City?
Across schools in Selma City with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Selma City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Selma City has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 8 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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Compare Selma City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- 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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