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Etowah County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,702 students in Etowah 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 Etowah County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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
24 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
8,702 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Etowah 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
22 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
464 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
296 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
32%
# White Students
7,438 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
86%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
378 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
283
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
745
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
697
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
650
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
635
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
606
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
605
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
669
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
671
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
663
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
622
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
676
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
602
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
578
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,809 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,310
$12,892
Spending / Student
$10,809
$12,112
Best Etowah County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John S Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Glencoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Gaston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Whitesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Ivalee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
West End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #1010.
Rainbow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Glencoe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Grades: 5-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1212.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #1313.
Carlisle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8025 Us Highway 431
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1414.
Duck Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #1515.
Sardis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sardis Drive
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1616.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #1717.
Gaston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Grades: 7-12
| 368 students
Rank: #1818.
Glencoe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #1919.
Sardis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Church St
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #2020.
West End High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
Rank: #2121.
Hokes Bluff High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Etowah County School District?
Etowah County School District manages 24 public schools serving 8,702 students.
What is the rank of Etowah County School District?
Etowah County School District is ranked #46 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County School District?
86% of Etowah County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Etowah County School District?
Etowah County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Etowah County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,809 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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