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Pell City

Alabama · Public School District
8
Schools
4,157
Students
$13,024
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
61.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pell City is a public school district in Alabama serving 4,157 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,024 is near the national average for a US public school district. 62% 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 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coosa Valley Elementary SchoolPK–04486
Eden Elementary SchoolPK–04394
Iola Roberts Elementary SchoolKG–04388
Walter M Kennedy SchoolPK–04454
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Duran Junior High School08–08325
Duran South07–07307
Williams Intermediate School05–06632
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pell City High School09–121,171
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,024Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
21%
State
62.5%
Local (property tax)
21.2%
Federal
16.2%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
8
Schools
4,157
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pell City?
Pell City has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,157 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pell City?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pell City spend per student?
Pell City spends $13,024 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pell City?
62% of students in Pell City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pell City?
No, Pell City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pell City serve?
Pell City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pell City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pell City is 41/100. 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.