Coosa County Schools & Education
Coosa County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,199
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
16/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#65
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coosa County
Measured School Summary
Coosa County faces educational challenges with a school score of 16/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,199 per pupil, Coosa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 59% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coosa 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
2 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
16/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #65 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
8.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,199
$71 below the state average
School coverage
2
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
Coosa County has 2 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 Coosa 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.
Small-system county
Coosa County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#65
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.
Coosa County
Elementary and high visible
805 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Coosa County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Coosa County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Coosa 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.
Streamlined Learning in a Rural County
Coosa County provides a highly focused educational infrastructure with just two public schools serving 805 students. This includes one elementary school for early childhood and one high school for older students. Both facilities operate under a single unified district to serve the entire county population.
A Single Hub for All Students
The Coosa County School District is the sole provider of public education, managing all 805 students in the region. There are no charter schools available, making Central Elementary and Central High the primary centers of student life. Central Elementary is the largest facility, hosting 443 students in a close-knit environment.
Purely Rural Education
Every student in Coosa County attends school in a rural setting, emphasizing the county's quiet, agrarian character. The average school size is 403 students, meaning every child is part of a significant portion of the total county enrollment. This structure creates a shared community identity where everyone knows their neighbors and classmates.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Coosa County
Reported Enrollment
805
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Coosa County
Coosa County
2 Public Schools in Coosa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Record | Coosa County | Rockford, 35136Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 443 |
| Central High School | Record | Coosa County | Rockford, 35136Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 362 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,199
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Coosa County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coosa County, Alabama?
Coosa County provides a highly focused educational infrastructure with just two public schools serving 805 students. This includes one elementary school for early childhood and one high school for older students. Both facilities operate under a single unified district to serve the entire county population.
What are the major school districts in Coosa County, Alabama?
The Coosa County School District is the sole provider of public education, managing all 805 students in the region. There are no charter schools available, making Central Elementary and Central High the primary centers of student life. Central Elementary is the largest facility, hosting 443 students in a close-knit environment.
What is the school experience like in Coosa County?
Every student in Coosa County attends school in a rural setting, emphasizing the county's quiet, agrarian character. The average school size is 403 students, meaning every child is part of a significant portion of the total county enrollment. This structure creates a shared community identity where everyone knows their neighbors and classmates.
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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.