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Calhoun County

Alabama · Public School District
19
Schools
8,050
Students
$12,723
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
66.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Calhoun County is a public school district in Alabama serving 8,050 students across 19 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,723 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% 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 39/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alexandria Middle School05–08485
Saks Middle School05–08301
White Plains Middle School05–08402
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Calhoun County Alternative SchoolKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,723-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
24%
State
60.2%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal
16.2%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
19
Schools
8,050
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% 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 Calhoun County?
Calhoun County has 19 public schools, serving a total of 8,050 students.
What is the graduation rate for Calhoun County?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Calhoun County spend per student?
Calhoun County spends $12,723 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Calhoun County?
67% of students in Calhoun County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Calhoun County?
No, Calhoun County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Calhoun County serve?
Calhoun County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Calhoun County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Calhoun County is 39/100. 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.