Gadsden City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,939 students in Gadsden City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Gadsden City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Gadsden City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
# American Indian Students
26 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,002 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
11%
# Black Students
2,283 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
46%
32%
# White Students
1,499 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
30%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
453
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
370
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
408
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
366
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
384
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
368
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
340
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
313
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,939 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District is ranked #96 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden City School District?
46% of Gadsden City School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Gadsden City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,363 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,939 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
