Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,578
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#37
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Monroe County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,578 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
9 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #37 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
0.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,578
$308 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Monroe County has 9 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 Monroe 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
Monroe County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#37
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Monroe County
Elementary to high school visible
3,077 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Monroe County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Small-Town Focus in Monroe County
Monroe County maintains a compact school system featuring 9 public schools and a total enrollment of 3,077 students. The infrastructure consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This centralized structure ensures consistent oversight for the county's student body.
A Unified County District
The Monroe County school district operates all 9 schools in the region, providing a streamlined experience for families. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional public education. Largest institutions like Excel High School serve over 1,000 students, acting as major community anchors.
Quiet Rural and Town Schools
Seven of the county's nine schools are located in rural areas, creating a close-knit educational atmosphere. The average school size is 440 students, though enrollment varies significantly between the 1,031 students at Excel High and 322 at Monroe County High. Attending school here feels like being part of a small, connected community.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
3,077
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Monroe County
Monroe County
9 Public Schools in Monroe 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 dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | Profile | Monroe County | Excel, 36439Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 1,031 |
| J U Blacksher School | Record | Monroe County | Uriah, 36480Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 714 |
| Monroeville Elementary School | Record | Monroe County | Monroeville, 36460Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 420 |
| Monroeville Middle School | Record | Monroe County | Monroeville, 36460Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 329 |
| Monroe County High School | Record | Monroe County | Monroeville, 36460Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 322 |
| J F Shields High School | Record | Monroe County | Beatrice, 36425Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 197 |
| Monroe Intermediate School | Record | Monroe County | Lower Peach Tree, 36751Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 64 |
| C P Carmichael Alternative School | Record | Monroe County | Monroeville, 36460Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Monroe County Careertechnical Center | Record | Monroe County | Monroeville, 36460Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Excel High School
Monroe County
Excel, 36439 / Rural: Distant
Monroeville Elementary School
Monroe County
Monroeville, 36460 / Town: Remote
Monroe Intermediate School
Monroe County
Lower Peach Tree, 36751 / Rural: Remote
C P Carmichael Alternative School
Monroe County
Monroeville, 36460 / Rural: Fringe
Monroe County Careertechnical Center
Monroe County
Monroeville, 36460 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,578
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Monroe County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Alabama?
Monroe County maintains a compact school system featuring 9 public schools and a total enrollment of 3,077 students. The infrastructure consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all managed by a single unified district. This centralized structure ensures consistent oversight for the county's student body.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Alabama?
The Monroe County school district operates all 9 schools in the region, providing a streamlined experience for families. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional public education. Largest institutions like Excel High School serve over 1,000 students, acting as major community anchors.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
Seven of the county's nine schools are located in rural areas, creating a close-knit educational atmosphere. The average school size is 440 students, though enrollment varies significantly between the 1,031 students at Excel High and 322 at Monroe County High. Attending school here feels like being part of a small, connected community.
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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.