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Cullman 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 27 public schools serving 9,846 students in Cullman County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Cullman County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
9,846 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
534 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Cullman 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 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
18 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
997 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
76 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
8,331 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
85%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
274
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
841
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
829
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
728
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
733
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
726
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
701
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
730
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
720
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
734
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
764
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
761
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
668
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
637
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,074 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,704 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,074
$12,892
Spending / Student
$10,704
$12,112
Best Cullman County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178
Grades: PK-3
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Cold Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8999 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1247
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1247
Grades: PK-8
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Vinemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0314
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0314
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
West Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-5904
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-5904
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Wesley Ave N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-6304
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-6304
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
West Point Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4541 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-8019
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-8019
Grades: 4-5
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
Good Hope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12431 Al Highway 69 N
Baileyton, AL 35019
(256) 796-5568
Baileyton, AL 35019
(256) 796-5568
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Holly Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-0046
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-0046
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
Hanceville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 Commercial St Se
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6175
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6175
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Hanceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
799 Commercial Street Se
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-9196
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-9196
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1313.
Cold Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1787
Bremen, AL 35033
(256) 287-1787
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1414.
Vinemont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 High School Rd
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 739-1943
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 739-1943
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1515.
Harmony School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 County Road 940
Logan, AL 35098
(256) 747-1427
Logan, AL 35098
(256) 747-1427
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #1616.
Good Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3824
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3824
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1717.
Welti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8545 County Road 747
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4956
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-4956
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fairview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-5106
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hanceville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Commercial St
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6111
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2020.
Vinemont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0571
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0571
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #2121.
Good Hope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3807
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-3807
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #2222.
West Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #2323.
Holly Pond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-5169
Holly Pond, AL 35083
(256) 796-5169
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #2424.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Resource Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Technology Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
17640 U S Hwy 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 734-7740
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 734-7740
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Good Hope Primary School
Magnet School
661 County Road 447
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-0109
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-0109
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cullman County School District?
Cullman County School District manages 27 public schools serving 9,846 students.
What is the rank of Cullman County School District?
Cullman County School District is ranked #54 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 Cullman County School District?
85% of Cullman County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cullman County School District?
Cullman County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Cullman County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,704 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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