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Huntsville City

Alabama · Public School District
45
Schools
23,776
Students
$13,040
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
51.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Huntsville City is a public school district in Alabama serving 23,776 students across 45 schools. It includes 26 elementary, 11 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,040 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools26 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary SchoolPK–05388
Academy For Science Foreign LanguagePK–05299
Blossomwood Elementary SchoolPK–06635
Challenger Elementary SchoolPK–05503
Chapman Elementary SchoolPK–05145
Farley Elementary SchoolPK–05338
GoldsmithSchiffman ElementaryPK–05964
Hampton Cove ElementaryPK–05684
Highlands Elementary SchoolPK–06371
James Dawson ElementaryPK–06432
Jones Valley Elementary SchoolPK–06456
Lakewood Elementary SchoolPK–06459
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolPK–05464
McDonnell Elementary SchoolPK–05528
Monte Sano Elementary SchoolPK–06263
Montview Elementary SchoolPK–06227
Morris Elementary SchoolPK–05515
Mountain Gap Elementary SchoolPK–05324
Providence ElementaryPK–05848
Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolPK–05511
Roger B Chaffee Elementary SchoolPK–05399
Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolPK–06483
Sonnie Hereford Elementary SchoolPK–06611
Weatherly Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05481
Whitesburg Elementary SchoolPK–05334
Williams Elementary SchoolPK–05521
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia High School09–12954
Huntsville Center For Technology09–120
Huntsville High School09–121,826
Jemison High School09–12843
Lee High School09–12840
New Century Technology High School09–12403
Virgil Grissom High School09–121,974
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mental Health CenterKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,040Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
44%
State
39.2%
Local (property tax)
43.6%
Federal
17.2%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
23,776
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 45 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huntsville City?
Huntsville City has 45 public schools, serving a total of 23,776 students.
What is the graduation rate for Huntsville City?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Huntsville City spend per student?
Huntsville City spends $13,040 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Huntsville City?
51% of students in Huntsville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Huntsville City?
No, Huntsville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Huntsville City serve?
Huntsville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Huntsville City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Huntsville City is 32/100. 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.