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Alabaster City

Alabama · Public School District
5
Schools
6,425
Students
$14,916
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
50.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alabaster City is a public school district in Alabama serving 6,425 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,916 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creek View Elementary SchoolPK–03946
Meadow View Elementary SchoolPK–03944
Thompson Intermediate School04–05898
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thompson Middle School06–081,434
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thompson High School09–122,203
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,916Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
40%
State
50.3%
Local (property tax)
39.8%
Federal
9.9%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
6,425
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alabaster City?
Alabaster City has 5 public schools, serving a total of 6,425 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alabaster City?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alabaster City spend per student?
Alabaster City spends $14,916 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alabaster City?
50% of students in Alabaster City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alabaster City?
No, Alabaster City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alabaster City serve?
Alabaster City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alabaster City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alabaster City is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.