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Blount County

Alabama · Public School District
17
Schools
7,798
Students
$12,601
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
59.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
93.8%
Graduation Rate
+7.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Blount County is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,798 students across 17 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,601 is below the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blountsville Elementary SchoolPK–06658
Cleveland Elementary SchoolPK–06513
Hayden Elementary School03–04307
Hayden Primary SchoolPK–02566
Locust Fork ElementaryPK–06519
Susan Moore Elementary SchoolPK–06634
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hayden Middle School05–07550
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blount County Career Technical Center10–120
Cleveland High School07–12362
Hayden High School08–12812
JB Pennington High School07–12519
Locust Fork High School07–12406
Susan Moore High School07–12481
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allgood Alternative School02–120
Appalachian SchoolPK–12636
Blount County Learning CenterPK–120
Southeastern SchoolPK–12835
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,601-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
19%
State
63.4%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal
17.2%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
17
Schools
7,798
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.8%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.8% graduation rate — 7.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blount County?
Blount County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 7,798 students.
What is the graduation rate for Blount County?
The graduation rate is 93.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Blount County spend per student?
Blount County spends $12,601 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Blount County?
59% of students in Blount County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Blount County?
No, Blount County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Blount County serve?
Blount County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Blount County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Blount County is 41/100. 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.