Top Rankings
Calhoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,021 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
8,021 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
533 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
1,109 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
6,096 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
76%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
232
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
643
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
635
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
638
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
522
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
565
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
584
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
548
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
589
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
614
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
654
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
610
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
602
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
585
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,048 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,066
$12,910
Spending / Student
$12,048
$12,130
Best Calhoun County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Alexandria Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Grades: PK-4
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Ohatchee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Alexandria Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Grades: 5-8
| 494 students
Rank: #99.
Alexandria High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
Ohatchee High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1212.
Saks Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Rank: #1414.
White Plains High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #1515.
Weaver High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: #1616.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1717.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6901
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,021 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District is ranked #62 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County School District?
76% of Calhoun County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Calhoun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,048 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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