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Autauga County

Alabama · Public School District
15
Schools
9,202
Students
$11,436
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
56.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.1%
Graduation Rate
+2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Autauga County is a public school district in Alabama serving 9,202 students across 15 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,436 is below the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Daniel Pratt Elementary School01–061,002
Pine Level Elementary SchoolPK–05972
Prattville Elementary School03–04573
Prattville Kindergarten SchoolPK–KG474
Prattville Primary School01–02714
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Marbury Middle School06–08456
Prattville Intermediate School05–06651
Prattville Junior High School07–081,031
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Autauga County Technology Center09–120
Louise M Smith Development Center12–120
Marbury High School09–12559
Prattville High School09–121,929
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Autauga County Alternative School03–120
Autaugaville SchoolPK–12269
Billingsley High SchoolKG–12572
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,436-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
22%
State
61.5%
Local (property tax)
21.7%
Federal
16.8%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,202
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,436, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Autauga County?
Autauga County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,202 students.
What is the graduation rate for Autauga County?
The graduation rate is 89.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Autauga County spend per student?
Autauga County spends $11,436 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Autauga County?
56% of students in Autauga County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Autauga County?
No, Autauga County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Autauga County serve?
Autauga County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Autauga County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Autauga County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.