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Etowah County

Alabama · Public School District
24
Schools
8,702
Students
$12,538
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
61.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
96.1%
Graduation Rate
+9.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Etowah County is a public school district in Alabama serving 8,702 students across 24 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,538 is below the national average for a US public school district. 61% 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 38/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glencoe Middle School05–08304
Hokes Bluff Middle School06–08305
Rainbow Middle School06–08625
Sardis Middle School06–08398
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Career Technical Center09–120
Gaston High School07–12368
Glencoe High School09–12285
Hokes Bluff High School09–12355
Sardis High School09–12584
Southside High School09–12770
West End High School07–12370
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Etowah County Special Education Learning CenterPK–127
The Etowah County Refocus Center04–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,538-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
17%
State
64.9%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal
18.3%

State funding accounts for 65% 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
24
Schools
8,702
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.1%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.1% graduation rate — 9.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Etowah County?
Etowah County has 24 public schools, serving a total of 8,702 students.
What is the graduation rate for Etowah County?
The graduation rate is 96.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Etowah County spend per student?
Etowah County spends $12,538 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Etowah County?
61% of students in Etowah County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Etowah County?
No, Etowah County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Etowah County serve?
Etowah County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Etowah County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Etowah County is 38/100. 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.