For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,892 students in Anniston City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Anniston City School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,892 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Anniston City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
1,614 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
85%
32%
# White Students
109 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
6%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
169
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,521 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,438 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,521
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,438
$12,112
Best Anniston City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Cobb Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5030
Grades: PK-K
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 17th St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5080
Grades: 1-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Feary Dr
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5050
Grades: 1-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Anniston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Anniston High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,892 students.
What is the rank of Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District is ranked #129 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston City School District?
85% of Anniston City School District students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anniston City School District?
Anniston City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Anniston City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,438 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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