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Cullman County

Alabama · Public School District
27
Schools
9,846
Students
$13,781
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
96.3%
Graduation Rate
+9.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cullman County is a public school district in Alabama serving 9,846 students across 27 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,781 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% 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 39/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools5 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cullman Child Development CenterPK–12153
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,781Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
25%
State
55.5%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal
19.4%

State funding accounts for 55% 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
27
Schools
9,846
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.3%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.3% graduation rate — 9.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cullman County?
Cullman County has 27 public schools, serving a total of 9,846 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cullman County?
The graduation rate is 96.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cullman County spend per student?
Cullman County spends $13,781 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cullman County?
65% of students in Cullman County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cullman County?
No, Cullman County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cullman County serve?
Cullman County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cullman County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cullman County is 39/100. 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.