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Limestone County

Alabama · Public School District
17
Schools
15,887
Students
$8,557
Per-Pupil Spend
-40% nat'l
59.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
86.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Limestone County is a public school district in Alabama serving 15,887 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,557 is below the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (17)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alabama Connections AcademyKG–127,063
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,557-40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
27%
State
61.6%
Local (property tax)
27.4%
Federal
11.1%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
17
Schools
15,887
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.8%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,557, spending is 40% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Limestone County?
Limestone County has 17 public schools, serving a total of 15,887 students.
What is the graduation rate for Limestone County?
The graduation rate is 86.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Limestone County spend per student?
Limestone County spends $8,557 per pupil — 40% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Limestone County?
60% of students in Limestone County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Limestone County?
No, Limestone County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Limestone County serve?
Limestone County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Limestone County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Limestone County 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.