Coosa County School District

73 Nixburg Road
Rockford, AL 35136
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 751 students in Coosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Coosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
751 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coosa County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#117 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
30%
38%
47%
20-24%
38%
65%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
39%
31%
% White
49%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,782 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,045 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,782
$12,875
Spending / Student
$14,045
$12,097

Best Coosa County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
97 Coosa County Road 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-4384
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256) 377-1456
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District manages 2 public schools serving 751 students.
What is the rank of Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District is ranked #112 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coosa County School District?
49% of Coosa County School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coosa County School District?
Coosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Coosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,045 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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