For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 805 students in Coosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Coosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
2 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
805 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Coosa County 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
328 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
41%
32%
# White Students
409 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
51%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
73
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,723 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,103 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,723
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,103
$12,112
Best Coosa County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District manages 2 public schools serving 805 students.
What is the rank of Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District is ranked #111 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 Coosa County School District?
51% of Coosa County School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Coosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,103 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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