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Houston County

Alabama · Public School District
15
Schools
6,883
Students
$11,627
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
60.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
96.6%
Graduation Rate
+10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Houston County is a public school district in Alabama serving 6,883 students across 15 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,627 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 39/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashford Elementary SchoolPK–05625
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolPK–06481
Rehobeth Elementary SchoolPK–051,174
Webb Elementary SchoolPK–06461
Wicksburg Elementary SchoolPK–06606
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashford Middle School06–08293
Rehobeth Middle School06–08626
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashford High School09–12399
Cottonwood High School07–12398
Houston County Area Vocational Center09–120
Houston County High School07–12322
Rehobeth High School09–12788
Wicksburg High School07–12471
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Houston County Alternative SchoolKG–120
Houston County Virtual AcademyKG–12239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,627-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
25%
State
58.7%
Local (property tax)
24.8%
Federal
16.5%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
6,883
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.6%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.6% graduation rate — 10.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,627, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Houston County?
Houston County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,883 students.
What is the graduation rate for Houston County?
The graduation rate is 96.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Houston County spend per student?
Houston County spends $11,627 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Houston County?
61% of students in Houston County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Houston County?
No, Houston County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Houston County serve?
Houston County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Houston County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Houston 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.