Can I use Coffee County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Coffee County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Coffee County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Coffee County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Coffee County Schools & Education

Name: Coffee County, Alabama Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Coffee County, Alabama

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,894

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

#20

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Coffee County

Measured School Summary

Coffee County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.7%.

Funding Context

At $5,894 per pupil, Coffee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Coffee 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

18 public schools and 3 districts 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

94.7%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,894

$376 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Coffee County has 18 public schools across 3 districts, 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Coffee 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.

Mixed school landscape

Coffee County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#20

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above 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.

Enterprise City

Elementary to high school visible

6,651 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Coffee County

Elementary to high school visible

2,846 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 2

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Elba City

Elementary and high visible

685 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Enterprise City is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Coffee County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coffee County district systems?

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 Coffee 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.

Robust Educational Options in Coffee County

Coffee County boasts a large network of 18 public schools serving over 10,182 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring eight elementary schools, five high schools, and three middle schools across three districts.

Enterprise City Leads a Triple-District System

Enterprise City is the largest district with 6,651 students, followed by Coffee County (2,846) and Elba City (685). This variety gives families options among traditional public schools, as no charter schools currently operate here.

From Rural Classrooms to Major High Schools

The locale mix is fairly even with 10 rural and eight town schools, though sizes vary wildly. While the average is 636 students, Enterprise High School is a major hub with an enrollment of 2,117.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Coffee County

Reported Enrollment

10,182

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle3

High5

Other2

3 School Districts in Coffee County

Enterprise City

Coffee County

5 schools

2,846 students

Elba City

3 schools

685 students

18 Public Schools in Coffee County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Coffee County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Enterprise High School	Profile	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	9–12	High	2,117
Zion Chapel High School	Record	Coffee County	Jack, 36346Rural: Remote	PK–12	Other	868
Hillcrest Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	760
Holly Hill Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	708
New Brockton Elementary School	Record	Coffee County	New Brockton, 36351Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	708
Brookwood Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	674
Coppinville School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	597
Kinston School	Record	Coffee County	Kinston, 36453Rural: Distant	PK–12	Other	528
Dauphin Junior High School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	500
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	483
Harrand Creek Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	450
Elba Elementary School	Record	Elba City	Elba, 36323Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	433
New Brockton High School	Record	Coffee County	New Brockton, 36351Rural: Distant	9–12	High	381
Pinedale Elementary School	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	362
New Brockton Middle School	Record	Coffee County	New Brockton, 36351Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	361
Elba High School	Record	Elba City	Elba, 36323Rural: Remote	7–12	High	252
Elba Area Vocational School	Record	Elba City	Elba, 36323Rural: Remote	7–12	Vocational	0
Enterprise Career and Technology Center	Record	Enterprise City	Enterprise, 36330Town: Distant	9–12	Vocational	0

Enterprise High School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,117 students

Zion Chapel High School

Coffee County

Jack, 36346 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other868 students

Hillcrest Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary760 students

Holly Hill Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary708 students

New Brockton Elementary School

Coffee County

New Brockton, 36351 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary708 students

Brookwood Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary674 students

Coppinville School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle597 students

Kinston School

Coffee County

Kinston, 36453 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other528 students

Dauphin Junior High School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle500 students

Rucker Boulevard Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary483 students

Harrand Creek Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary450 students

Elba Elementary School

Elba City

Elba, 36323 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary433 students

New Brockton High School

Coffee County

New Brockton, 36351 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High381 students

Pinedale Elementary School

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary362 students

New Brockton Middle School

Coffee County

New Brockton, 36351 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle361 students

Elba High School

Elba City

Elba, 36323 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High252 students

Elba Area Vocational School

Elba City

Elba, 36323 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12Vocational0 students

Enterprise Career and Technology Center

Enterprise City

Enterprise, 36330 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,894

State avg $6,270

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Alabama counties have the highest graduation rates?

Cleburne County (97.0%), Henry County (97.0%), and Pickens County (97.0%) currently lead Alabama among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Alabama?

Across Alabama counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,270. The highest current county values are Lowndes County ($8,377), Macon County ($7,057), and Jefferson County ($6,920). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Coffee County?

Coffee County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Coffee County?

The high school graduation rate in Coffee County is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Coffee County spend per student?

Coffee County spends $5,894 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Coffee County, Alabama — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Coffee County, Alabama?

What are the major school districts in Coffee County, Alabama?

What is the school experience like in Coffee County?

The locale mix is fairly even with 10 rural and eight town schools, though sizes vary wildly. While the average is 636 students, Enterprise High School is a major hub with an enrollment of 2,117.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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