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Chilton County

Alabama · Public School District
14
Schools
7,858
Students
$11,616
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
73.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
87.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Chilton County is a public school district in Alabama serving 7,858 students across 14 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,616 is below the national average for a US public school district. 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clanton Elementary SchoolPK–031,028
Jemison Elementary SchoolPK–03740
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools4 schools
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Isabella High SchoolPK–12771
Maplesville High SchoolPK–12536
Thorsby High SchoolPK–12771
Verbena High SchoolPK–12592
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,616-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
17%
State
62.2%
Local (property tax)
17.2%
Federal
20.6%

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
14
Schools
7,858
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.1%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,616, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chilton County?
Chilton County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 7,858 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chilton County?
The graduation rate is 87.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chilton County spend per student?
Chilton County spends $11,616 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chilton County?
73% of students in Chilton County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chilton County?
No, Chilton County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chilton County serve?
Chilton County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chilton County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chilton County is 43/100. 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.