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Demopolis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,037 students in Demopolis City 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 Demopolis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,037 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Demopolis City 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
1,034 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
51%
32%
# White Students
845 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
41%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
151
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,597
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,523
$12,220
Best Demopolis City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Grades: 3-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Demopolis Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,037 students.
What is the rank of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District is ranked #58 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Demopolis City School District?
51% of Demopolis City School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Demopolis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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