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Trussville City

Alabama · Public School District
5
Schools
5,065
Students
$13,016
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
16.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Trussville City is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,065 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,016 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cahaba Elementary SchoolKG–05537
Magnolia Elementary SchoolKG–05403
Paine Elementary SchoolPK–051,350
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HewittTrussville Middle School06–081,202
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HewittTrussville High School09–121,573
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,016Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
42%
State
51.0%
Local (property tax)
42.1%
Federal
7.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
5,065
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trussville City?
Trussville City has 5 public schools, serving a total of 5,065 students.
What is the graduation rate for Trussville City?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Trussville City spend per student?
Trussville City spends $13,016 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Trussville City?
16% of students in Trussville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Trussville City?
No, Trussville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Trussville City serve?
Trussville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.