Top Rankings
Leeds 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 4 public schools serving 2,244 students in Leeds City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Leeds City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,244 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Leeds 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
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
550 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
25%
32%
# White Students
1,255 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
192
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,991 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,991
$12,910
Spending / Student
$10,731
$12,130
Best Leeds City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Grades: PK-1
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,244 students.
What is the rank of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District is ranked #78 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 Leeds City School District?
56% of Leeds City School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Leeds City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,731 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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