Top Rankings
Sheffield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 993 students in Sheffield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Sheffield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
993 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sheffield 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 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
362 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
36%
32%
# White Students
459 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
46%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
93
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,448 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 $14,871 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,448
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,871
$12,220
Best Sheffield City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L E Willson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Grades: 3-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1803 30th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Grades: 7-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Sheffield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Annapolis Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District is ranked #109 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield City School District?
46% of Sheffield City School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheffield City School District?
Sheffield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Sheffield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,871 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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