St. Clair County Schools & Education
St. Clair County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,800
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#48
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. Clair County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 33/100, St. Clair County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,800 per pupil, St. Clair County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. Clair 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
28 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #48 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
matches the state average
Funding context
$5,800
$470 below the state average
School coverage
28
2 districts 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
St. Clair County has 28 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.
What St. Clair 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
St Clair County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 20 of 28 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#48
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
St Clair County
Elementary to high school visible
9,747 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Pell City
Elementary to high school visible
4,157 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
St Clair County is the largest listed district slice, with 20 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 St. Clair County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Clair County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in St. Clair 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.
Broad School Coverage in St. Clair
St. Clair County manages 28 public schools for a total enrollment of 13,904 students. The network includes 11 elementary, eight middle, and six high schools across two local districts.
Steady Academic Results with Efficient Spending
The 90.7% graduation rate perfectly matches the Alabama state average, surpassing the national 87.0% benchmark. Educators achieve these results with $5,800 in per-pupil spending, which is lower than both the state and national averages.
District Leadership in Pell City and St. Clair
The St. Clair County district is the largest, educating 9,747 students across 20 schools. The Pell City district serves an additional 4,157 students across eight schools, and there are no charter schools in the county.
Rural and Town-Centered Learning
With 18 rural and eight town-based schools, the county offers an average school size of 535 students. Pell City High School is the county's largest at 1,171 students, while Springville Elementary follows with 978 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in St. Clair County
Reported Enrollment
13,904
28 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in St. Clair County
28 Public Schools in St. Clair County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Profile | Pell City | Pell City, 35125Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,171 |
| Springville Elementary School | Profile | St Clair County | Springville, 35146Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 978 |
| Moody Elementary School | Record | St Clair County | Moody, 35004Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 835 |
| Springville High School | Record | St Clair County | Springville, 35146Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 766 |
| Margaret Elementary | Record | St Clair County | Odenville, 35120Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 727 |
| Moody High School | Record | St Clair County | Moody, 35004Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 687 |
| Williams Intermediate School | Record | Pell City | Pell City, 35128Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 632 |
| Saint Clair County High School | Record | St Clair County | Odenville, 35120Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 622 |
| Springville Middle School | Record | St Clair County | Springville, 35146Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 578 |
| Odenville Middle School | Record | St Clair County | Odenville, 35120Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 570 |
| Moody Middle School | Record | St Clair County | Moody, 35004Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 524 |
| Ashville Elementary School | Record | St Clair County | Ashville, 35953Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 506 |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Record | Pell City | Cropwell, 35054Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 486 |
| Ragland High School | Record | St Clair County | Ragland, 35131Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 455 |
| Walter M Kennedy School | Record | Pell City | Pell City, 35128Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 454 |
| SCC Virtual Preparatory Academy | Record | St Clair County | Ashville, 36265Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Virtual | 440 |
| Odenville Elementary School | Record | St Clair County | Odenville, 35120Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 436 |
| Eden Elementary School | Record | Pell City | Pell City, 35125Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 394 |
| Iola Roberts Elementary School | Record | Pell City | Pell City, 35125Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 388 |
| Ashville High School | Record | St Clair County | Ashville, 35953Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 385 |
Pell City High School
Pell City
Pell City, 35125 / Town: Distant
Springville Elementary School
St Clair County
Springville, 35146 / Town: Fringe
Saint Clair County High School
St Clair County
Odenville, 35120 / Rural: Distant
Springville Middle School
St Clair County
Springville, 35146 / Town: Fringe
Ashville Elementary School
St Clair County
Ashville, 35953 / Rural: Distant
SCC Virtual Preparatory Academy
St Clair County
Ashville, 36265 / Suburb: Large
Odenville Elementary School
St Clair County
Odenville, 35120 / Rural: Distant
Iola Roberts Elementary School
Pell City
Pell City, 35125 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,800
State avg $6,270
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Schools in St. Clair County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Clair County, Alabama?
St. Clair County manages 28 public schools for a total enrollment of 13,904 students. The network includes 11 elementary, eight middle, and six high schools across two local districts.
How do schools in St. Clair County perform academically?
The 90.7% graduation rate perfectly matches the Alabama state average, surpassing the national 87.0% benchmark. Educators achieve these results with $5,800 in per-pupil spending, which is lower than both the state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in St. Clair County, Alabama?
The St. Clair County district is the largest, educating 9,747 students across 20 schools. The Pell City district serves an additional 4,157 students across eight schools, and there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in St. Clair County?
With 18 rural and eight town-based schools, the county offers an average school size of 535 students. Pell City High School is the county's largest at 1,171 students, while Springville Elementary follows with 978 students.
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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.