Top Rankings
Ozark City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,029 students in Ozark City 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 Ozark City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,029 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ozark City 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
1,026 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
51%
32%
# White Students
726 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
36%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
115 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
152
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,583 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,976 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$13,583
$12,910
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,976
$12,130
Best Ozark City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Sherrill Ln
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4912
Grades: 3-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4919
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Eagle Way
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4915
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll High School Career Center
Vocational School
227 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4949
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ozark City School District?
Ozark City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,029 students.
What is the rank of Ozark City School District?
Ozark City School District is ranked #80 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark City School District?
51% of Ozark City School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ozark City School District?
Ozark City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Ozark City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,976 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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