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Albertville City

Alabama · Public School District
6
Schools
5,900
Students
$11,037
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
77.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Albertville City is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,900 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,037 is below the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albertville Elementary School03–04874
Albertville Kindergarten and PreKPK–KG606
Albertville Primary School01–02944
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albertville Intermediate School05–06874
Albertville Middle School07–08890
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Albertville High School09–121,712
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,037-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
25%
State
57.1%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal
17.6%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
5,900
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,037, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albertville City?
Albertville City has 6 public schools, serving a total of 5,900 students.
What is the graduation rate for Albertville City?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Albertville City spend per student?
Albertville City spends $11,037 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Albertville City?
77% of students in Albertville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Albertville City?
No, Albertville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Albertville City serve?
Albertville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Albertville City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Albertville City is 38/100. 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.