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Oxford City

Alabama · Public School District
7
Schools
4,203
Students
$15,207
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
63.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oxford City is a public school district in Alabama serving 4,203 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,207 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% 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 37/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coldwater Elementary SchoolPK–04398
De Armanville Elementary SchoolPK–04487
Oxford Elementary SchoolPK–04794
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CE Hanna School05–06601
Oxford Middle School07–08635
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Oxford Area Vocational School09–120
Oxford High School09–121,288
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,207Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
39%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
38.7%
Federal
11.2%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,203
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oxford City?
Oxford City has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,203 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oxford City?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oxford City spend per student?
Oxford City spends $15,207 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oxford City?
64% of students in Oxford City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oxford City?
No, Oxford City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oxford City serve?
Oxford City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oxford City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oxford City is 37/100. 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.