Autauga County Schools & Education
Autauga County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,707
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#61
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Autauga County
Measured School Summary
Autauga County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,707 per pupil, Autauga County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 48% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Autauga County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #61 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,707
$563 below the state average
School coverage
15
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Autauga County has 15 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Autauga County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Autauga County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 15 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#61
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Autauga County
Elementary to high school visible
9,202 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Autauga County is the largest listed district slice, with 15 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Autauga County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Autauga County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Unified View of Autauga Education
Autauga County operates a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of 15 public schools under a single county-wide district. The system supports 9,202 students across five elementary, three middle, and four high schools. Specialized facilities, including one alternative and one special education school, ensure diverse learning needs are met.
Prattville Leads the Autauga District
The Autauga County School District serves all 9,202 students in the area, with no charter schools currently operating. Most of the largest campuses are concentrated in the Prattville area, where significant student populations attend centralized facilities. This single-district model allows for coordinated resources across the entire county.
Suburban Reach and Large Campus Life
Education here feels balanced between eight suburban schools and seven rural settings, reflecting the county’s growth around Prattville. Average enrollment is 767 students, though Prattville High School is notably larger with 1,929 students. Families can choose between these massive high schools or smaller elementary environments like Prattville Primary's 714-student campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Autauga County
Reported Enrollment
9,202
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Autauga County
15 Public Schools in Autauga County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville High School | Profile | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,929 |
| Prattville Junior High School | Profile | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,031 |
| Daniel Pratt Elementary School | Profile | Autauga County | Prattville, 36066Suburb: Large | 1–6 | Primary | 1,002 |
| Pine Level Elementary School | Profile | Autauga County | Deatsville, 36022Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 972 |
| Prattville Primary School | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | 1–2 | Primary | 714 |
| Prattville Intermediate School | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 651 |
| Prattville Elementary School | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | 3–4 | Primary | 573 |
| Billingsley High School | Record | Autauga County | Billingsley, 36006Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 572 |
| Marbury High School | Record | Autauga County | Deatsville, 36022Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 559 |
| Prattville Kindergarten School | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | PK–KG | Primary | 474 |
| Marbury Middle School | Record | Autauga County | Marbury, 36051Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 456 |
| Autaugaville School | Record | Autauga County | Autaugaville, 36003Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 269 |
| Autauga County Alternative School | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Suburb: Large | 3–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Autauga County Technology Center | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36067Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Louise M Smith Development Center | Record | Autauga County | Prattville, 36068Suburb: Large | 12 | Special Education | 0 |
Prattville High School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Rural: Fringe
Prattville Junior High School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Daniel Pratt Elementary School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36066 / Suburb: Large
Pine Level Elementary School
Autauga County
Deatsville, 36022 / Rural: Fringe
Prattville Primary School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Prattville Intermediate School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Prattville Elementary School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Billingsley High School
Autauga County
Billingsley, 36006 / Rural: Distant
Prattville Kindergarten School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Autauga County Alternative School
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Suburb: Large
Autauga County Technology Center
Autauga County
Prattville, 36067 / Rural: Fringe
Louise M Smith Development Center
Autauga County
Prattville, 36068 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,707
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Autauga County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Autauga County, Alabama?
Autauga County operates a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of 15 public schools under a single county-wide district. The system supports 9,202 students across five elementary, three middle, and four high schools. Specialized facilities, including one alternative and one special education school, ensure diverse learning needs are met.
What are the major school districts in Autauga County, Alabama?
The Autauga County School District serves all 9,202 students in the area, with no charter schools currently operating. Most of the largest campuses are concentrated in the Prattville area, where significant student populations attend centralized facilities. This single-district model allows for coordinated resources across the entire county.
What is the school experience like in Autauga County?
Education here feels balanced between eight suburban schools and seven rural settings, reflecting the county’s growth around Prattville. Average enrollment is 767 students, though Prattville High School is notably larger with 1,929 students. Families can choose between these massive high schools or smaller elementary environments like Prattville Primary's 714-student campus.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.