Top Rankings
Calhoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,050 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
8,050 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
486 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.62
# American Indian Students
20 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
1,132 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
6,194 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
77%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
259
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
626
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
678
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
543
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
583
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
543
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
569
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
645
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
638
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
648
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
582
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
602
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,004 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,023
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,004
$12,112
Best Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
White Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Alexandria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Grades: PK-4
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Ohatchee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
White Plains Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Alexandria Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Alexandria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Ohatchee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellborn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
Saks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1313.
Saks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #1414.
White Plains High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1515.
Weaver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Rank: #1616.
Wellborn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1717.
Saks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church Avenue Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-7901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District manages 19 public schools serving 8,050 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District is ranked #62 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County School District?
77% of Calhoun County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Calhoun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,004 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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