51爆料

Blount County School District

204 2nd Ave East
Oneonta, AL 35121
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Blount County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,044 students in Blount County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Alabama.
Public High Schools in Blount County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Public High School in Blount County School District have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
17 Schools
524 Schools
# Students
7,706 Students
269,281 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
15,139 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blount County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#60 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
30%
48%
47%
37%
38%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
2%
30%
% White
80%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,475 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,309
$13,006
Spending / Student
$10,475
$12,220

Best Blount County School District Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Gr: 8-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Southeastern School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Gr: PK-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Locust Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Appalachian School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Jb Pennington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Gr: 7-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Susan Moore High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
61500 Us Highway 231
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2080
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
51爆料 Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,706 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Quick Links