Demopolis City School District

609 South Cedar Avenue
Demopolis, AL 36732-0609
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#58 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Demopolis City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Demopolis City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Demopolis City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Demopolis City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Demopolis City  School District and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Demopolis City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart displays total spending of Demopolis City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,597
$13,006
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Demopolis City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,523
$12,220
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Demopolis City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Demopolis City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Grades: 3-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Demopolis Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,037 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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