Pell City High School is a very large high in Pell City, Alabama, serving grades 09–12 with 1,171 students. The district invests $13,024 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.
Student Body & Demographics at Pell City High School
Academic Outcomes at Pell City High School
School Resources & Funding
- 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Best suited for families in Pell City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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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.