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Limestone 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 17 public schools serving 15,887 students in Limestone County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Limestone County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
15,887 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Limestone 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 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
# American Indian Students
113 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
115 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,628 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
2,976 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
19%
32%
# White Students
10,533 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
514 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
322
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
947
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,043
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
959
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
974
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
948
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,084
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,157
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,339
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,545
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,441
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,435
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,401
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,292
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,166 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,427
$12,892
Spending / Student
$7,166
$12,112
Best Limestone County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15983 Sanderson Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 233-6452
Grades: 1-5
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6669
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16787 Hardy Road
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-4092
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-4092
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Piney Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20835 Elkton Rd
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6674
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Elkmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25630 Evans Street
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
East Limestone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #99.
Ardmore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Grades: 6-12
| 993 students
Rank: #1010.
Tanner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12067 Dowd Street
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 998-5266
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 998-5266
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Clements High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 554 students
Rank: #1212.
Elkmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25630 Evans Ave
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Elkmont, AL 35620
(256) 732-4291
Grades: 6-12
| 643 students
Rank: #1313.
West Limestone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10945 School House Rd
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Lester, AL 35647
(256) 233-6687
Grades: 6-12
| 733 students
Rank: #1414.
Alabama Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21465 Al Hwy 99
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35614
(256) 233-6463
Grades: K-12
| 7,063 students
Rank: #1515.
Tanner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Sommers Rd
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 233-6682
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creekside Primary School
Magnet School
16049 Sanderson Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 714-7971
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 714-7971
Grades: PK-2
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
505 E Sanderfer Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6463
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Limestone County School District?
Limestone County School District manages 17 public schools serving 15,887 students.
What is the rank of Limestone County School District?
Limestone County School District is ranked #85 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. 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 Limestone County School District?
66% of Limestone County School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Limestone County School District?
Limestone County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Limestone County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,166 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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