Tarrant City School District
School District · Tarrant, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Tarrant City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tarrant City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Tarrant Elementary School
Tarrant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tarrant Intermediate School
Tarrant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tarrant High School
Tarrant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#84 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,515
+$1,707 vs Alabama median
District size
1,302 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Tarrant City ranks #84 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Tarrant City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tarrant Elementary School (9.5/10), Tarrant Intermediate School (6.5/10), and Tarrant High School (3.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tarrant City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarrant Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Tarrant Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Tarrant High School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tarrant City
Tarrant City is a Tarrant, Alabama school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,302 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $14,515 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Tarrant City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tarrant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tarrant City students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tarrant City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tarrant City with test data.
Schools in Tarrant City
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Tarrant
- Total Enrollment
- 1,302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tarrant City?
Tarrant City has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tarrant City?
The average composite rating for Tarrant City is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tarrant City?
Tarrant City spends $14,515 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tarrant City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tarrant City is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tarrant City?
Tarrant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tarrant City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tarrant City?
Across schools in Tarrant City with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tarrant City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Tarrant City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.6%
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Compare Tarrant 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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