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

No. Use the Cullman 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 Cullman 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 Cullman County?

Start with the 34 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Cullman County Schools & Education

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

Cullman County, Alabama

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

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,367

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,270

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 40/100

State Score Position

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cullman County

Measured School Summary

Cullman County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.4%.

Funding Context

At $6,367 per pupil, Cullman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 42% above the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cullman 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

34 public schools and 2 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.

Completion

95.4%

4.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,367

$97 above the state average

School coverage

2 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

Cullman County has 34 public schools across 2 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 Cullman 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

Cullman County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 34 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.

Cullman County

Elementary to high school visible

9,846 students

Elementary 12Middle 5High 9Other 1

27 listed schools in this county slice.

Cullman City

Elementary to high school visible

3,226 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Cullman County is the largest listed district slice, with 27 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 Cullman County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cullman 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 Cullman 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.

Extensive Education Infrastructure in North Alabama

Cullman County features a massive educational network of 34 public schools serving 13,072 students. The county provides 15 elementary, six middle, and 11 high schools across two primary districts. This vast array of options ensures that specialized programs and diverse school settings are available to every resident.

A Balance of Town and Country

The county offers 21 rural schools and 13 town-based schools, giving parents the ultimate choice in learning environments. Average school size is 436 students, though the larger Cullman High and several elementary hubs offer more urban-style resources. This mix defines the county, where high-tech town schools coexist with tight-knit rural campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cullman County

Reported Enrollment

13,072

34 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15

Middle6

High11

Other2

2 School Districts in Cullman County

Cullman County

Cullman City

7 schools

3,226 students

34 Public Schools in Cullman 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 Cullman County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Cullman High School	Profile	Cullman City	Cullman, 35055Town: Distant	9–12	High	997
Hanceville Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Hanceville, 35077Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	624
Fairview Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35058Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	614
West Point High School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35057Rural: Distant	9–12	High	606
East Elementary School	Record	Cullman City	Cullman, 35055Town: Distant	2–6	Primary	594
West Elementary School	Record	Cullman City	Cullman, 35055Town: Distant	2–6	Primary	584
Holly Pond Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Holly Pond, 35083Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	578
Cullman Middle School	Record	Cullman City	Cullman, 35055Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	528
Cullman City Primary School	Record	Cullman City	Cullman, 35055Town: Distant	PK–1	Primary	523
Cold Springs Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Bremen, 35033Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	519
West Point Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35057Rural: Distant	PK–3	Primary	518
Fairview High School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35058Rural: Distant	9–12	High	501
Vinemont Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Vinemont, 35179Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	483
Good Hope High School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35057Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	443
Good Hope Primary School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35057Rural: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	425
Good Hope Middle School	Record	Cullman County	Cullman, 35057Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	386
West Point Middle School	Record	Cullman County	Vinemont, 35179Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	381
Parkside Elementary School	Record	Cullman County	Baileyton, 35019Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	380
Hanceville High School	Record	Cullman County	Hanceville, 35077Town: Distant	9–12	High	366
Vinemont High School	Record	Cullman County	Vinemont, 35179Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	362

Cullman High School

Cullman City

Cullman, 35055 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High997 students

Hanceville Elementary School

Cullman County

Hanceville, 35077 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary624 students

Fairview Elementary School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35058 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary614 students

West Point High School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35057 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High606 students

East Elementary School

Cullman City

Cullman, 35055 / Town: Distant

Record2–6Primary594 students

West Elementary School

Cullman City

Cullman, 35055 / Town: Distant

Record2–6Primary584 students

Holly Pond Elementary School

Cullman County

Holly Pond, 35083 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary578 students

Cullman Middle School

Cullman City

Cullman, 35055 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle528 students

Cullman City Primary School

Cullman City

Cullman, 35055 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary523 students

Cold Springs Elementary School

Cullman County

Bremen, 35033 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary519 students

West Point Elementary School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35057 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary518 students

Fairview High School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35058 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High501 students

Vinemont Elementary School

Cullman County

Vinemont, 35179 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary483 students

Good Hope High School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35057 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High443 students

Good Hope Primary School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35057 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary425 students

Good Hope Middle School

Cullman County

Cullman, 35057 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle386 students

West Point Middle School

Cullman County

Vinemont, 35179 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle381 students

Parkside Elementary School

Cullman County

Baileyton, 35019 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary380 students

Hanceville High School

Cullman County

Hanceville, 35077 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High366 students

Vinemont High School

Cullman County

Vinemont, 35179 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High362 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,367

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 Cullman County?

Cullman County has a school score of 57/100, 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 Cullman County?

The high school graduation rate in Cullman County is 95.4%, 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 Cullman County spend per student?

Cullman County spends $6,367 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.

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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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