St Clair County School District
School District · Ashville, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
18
7 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
18
7 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating St Clair County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St Clair 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.
Moody Elementary School
Moody · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Springville Elementary School
Springville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Margaret Elementary
Odenville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#113 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,686
$2,122 vs Alabama median
District size
9,592 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
St Clair County ranks #113 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. St Clair County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moody Elementary School (8.5/10), Springville Elementary School (8.1/10), and Margaret Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 St Clair County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St Clair County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moody Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Springville Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Margaret Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Ashville Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Steele Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Odenville Intermediate School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ragland High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Springville Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Moody Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Moody Junior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St Clair County
St Clair County is a Ashville, Alabama school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $10,686 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, St Clair County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moody Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, St Clair County students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St Clair County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St Clair County with test data.
Schools in St Clair County
18 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Ashville
- Total Enrollment
- 9,592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 476
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St Clair County?
St Clair County has 18 schools in total — 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St Clair County?
The average composite rating for St Clair County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St Clair County?
St Clair County spends $10,686 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St Clair County?
The average student-teacher ratio in St Clair County is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in St Clair County?
Moody Elementary School is the highest-rated school in St Clair County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in St Clair County?
Across schools in St Clair County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St Clair County compare to other districts in Alabama?
St Clair County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 18 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.4%
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Compare St Clair County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
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- Hoover City (18)
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- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
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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