For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,447 students in Roanoke 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 Roanoke City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
3 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,447 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Roanoke 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
572 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
40%
32%
# White Students
805 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
102
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$12,212
$12,892
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,523
$12,112
Best Roanoke City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Grades: PK-3
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Handley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Grades: 4-8
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Handley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,447 students.
What is the rank of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District is ranked #75 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke City School District?
56% of Roanoke City School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roanoke City School District?
Roanoke City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Roanoke City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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