Calhoun County School District

4400 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206-2809
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Calhoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,997 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
7,997 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
491 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#59 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
30%
50%
47%
40%
38%
89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
14%
31%
% White
75%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,084 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,103
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,084
$12,097

Best Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Alexandria Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Alexandriawellington Rd
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4300
Gr: PK-4 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Ohatchee Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
365 J Street
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 School Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Alexandria High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
353 Stadium Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Alexandria Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
White Plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Wellborn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Cooper Cir
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Ohatchee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Saks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Weaver High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District manages 19 public schools serving 7,997 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District is ranked #53 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County School District?
75% of Calhoun County School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Calhoun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,084 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,997 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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