For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,430 students in Scottsboro City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Scottsboro City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,430 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Scottsboro City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 145 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
22 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
160 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
7%
32%
# White Students
1,876 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
77%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
186
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,596 is higher 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 $12,247 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM

Spending
$30 MM
$9,086 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,596
$13,006

Spending / Student
$12,247
$12,220

Best Scottsboro City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Grades: PK-K
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Grades: 1-3
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Grades: 4-6
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,430 students.
What is the rank of Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District is ranked #39 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsboro City School District?
77% of Scottsboro City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scottsboro City School District?
Scottsboro City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Scottsboro City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,247 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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