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All Alabama School Districts
111 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook City School District | Birmingham | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Vestavia Hills City School District | Birmingham | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Homewood City School District | Birmingham | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2 |
| Trussville City School District | Trussville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Saraland City School District | Saraland | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Madison City Schools | Madison | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 2 |
| Hoover City School District | Birmingham | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2 |
| Auburn City Schools | Auburn | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3 |
| Piedmont City School District | Piedmont | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 1 |
| Gulf Shores City School District | Gulf Shores | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2 |
| Enterprise City School District | Enterprise | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Shelby County School District | Calera | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 13 |
| Winfield City School District | Winfield | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Brewton City School District | Brewton | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Madison County School District | Brownsboro | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 12 |
| Satsuma City School District | Satsuma | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1 |
| Andalusia City School District | Andalusia | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Baldwin County School District | Bay Minette | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 21 |
| Houston County School District | Ashford | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 7 |
| Alabaster City School District | Alabaster | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 2 |
| Geneva City School District | Geneva | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1 |
| Dale County School District | Ariton | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 4 |
| Pelham City School District | Pelham | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Coffee County School District | Jack | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 3 |
| Opp City School District | Opp | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| Geneva County School District | Bellwood | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 7 |
| Covington County School District | Dozier | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 8 |
| Elmore County School District | Coosada | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 8 |
| Cleburne County School District | Fruithurst | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 4 |
| Florence City School District | Florence | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2 |
| Lamar County School District | Beaverton | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 5 |
| Autauga County School District | Autaugaville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 7 |
| Etowah County School District | Gadsden | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 10 |
| Marion County School District | Bear Creek | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 6 |
| Lee County School District | Opelika | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 6 |
| Cullman County School District | Baileyton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 12 |
| Lauderdale County School District | Anderson | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 7 |
| Cherokee County School District | Cedar Bluff | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4 |
| St. Clair County School District | Moody | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 7 |
| Opelika City School District | Opelika | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1 |
| Jackson County School District | Bridgeport | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 16 |
| Morgan County School District | Decatur | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 7 |
| Calhoun County School District | Anniston | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 8 |
| Tallassee City School District | Tallassee | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1 |
| Huntsville City School District | Madison | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 9 |
| Blount County School District | Allgood | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 8 |
| Henry County School District | Abbeville | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 6 |
| Pell City City School District | Cook Springs | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 5 |
| Talladega County School District | Alpine | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 10 |
| Phenix City City School District | Phenix City | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1 |
| Russell County School District | Cottonton | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 7 |
| Fayette County School District | Bankston | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 5 |
| Decatur City School District | Decatur | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1 |
| Tuscaloosa County School District | Tuscaloosa | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 15 |
| Tallapoosa County School District | Daviston | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 4 |
| Leeds City School District | Leeds | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Pike County School District | Banks | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 4 |
| Limestone County School District | Athens | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 9 |
| Clay County School District | Hollins | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 6 |
| Ozark City School District | Ozark | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1 |
| Tuscaloosa City School District | Tuscaloosa | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 4 |
| Winston County School District | Addison | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 6 |
| Walker County School District | Empire | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 14 |
| Alexander City City School District | Alexander City | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1 |
| Washington County School District | Chatom | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 14 |
| Troy City School District | Troy | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 3 |
| Mobile County School District | Mobile | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 35 |
| DeKalb County School District | Collinsville | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 14 |
| Marshall County School District | Arab | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 8 |
| Franklin County School District | Hodges | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 6 |
| Marengo County School District | Demopolis | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 7 |
| Dothan City School District | Dothan | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 3 |
| Crenshaw County School District | Brantley | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 6 |
| Lawrence County School District | Courtland | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 7 |
| Colbert County School District | Cherokee | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 3 |
| Randolph County School District | Graham | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 5 |
| Escambia County School District | Flomaton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 4 |
| Daleville City School District | Daleville | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1 |
| Bibb County School District | Brent | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 7 |
| Chilton County School District | Clanton | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 8 |
| Chambers County School District | Cusseta | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 5 |
| Sheffield City School District | Sheffield | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1 |
| Jefferson County School District | Adamsville | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 24 |
| Coosa County School District | Goodwater | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 5 |
| Butler County School District | Forest Home | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 4 |
| Clarke County School District | Dickinson | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 8 |
| Elba City School District | Elba | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1 |
| Monroe County School District | Beatrice | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 9 |
| Conecuh County School District | Evergreen | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 5 |
| Pickens County School District | Aliceville | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 5 |
| Hale County School District | Akron | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 4 |
| Montgomery County School District | Cecil | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 20 |
| Chickasaw City School District | Mobile | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1 |
| Choctaw County School District | Butler | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 10 |
| Birmingham City School District | Birmingham | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 17 |
| Anniston City School District | Anniston | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1 |
| Dallas County School District | Selma | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 8 |
| Linden City School District | Linden | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 2 |
| Macon County School District | Fort Davis | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 6 |
| Greene County School District | Boligee | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 5 |
| Wilcox County School District | Coy | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 12 |
| Fairfield City School District | Fairfield | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| Bessemer City School District | Bessemer | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1 |
| Bullock County School District | Fitzpatrick | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 3 |
| Barbour County School District | Clayton | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 3 |
| Sumter County School District | Emelle | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 8 |
| Midfield City School District | Birmingham | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1 |
| Lowndes County School District | Fort Deposit | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 6 |
| Perry County School District | Marion | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 3 |
| Fort Rucker School District | Fort Rucker | Not rated | 1 |
| Maxwell AFB School District | Montgomery | Not rated | 2 |
| Albertville City School District | Albertville | Not rated | 1 |
| Demopolis City School District | Demopolis | Not rated | 1 |
| Eufaula City School District | Eufaula | Not rated | 1 |
| Haleyville City School District | Haleyville | Not rated | 1 |
| Muscle Shoals City School District | Muscle Shoals | Not rated | 1 |
| Oxford City School District | Oxford | Not rated | 1 |
| Scottsboro City School District | Scottsboro | Not rated | 1 |
| Thomasville City School District | Thomasville | Not rated | 1 |
| Fort Payne City School District | Fort Payne | Not rated | 1 |
| Gadsden City School District | Gadsden | Not rated | 1 |
| Russellville City School District | Russellville | Not rated | 1 |
| Tarrant City School District | Birmingham | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Alabama
Alabama has 140 public school districts in the NCES Common Core of Data (2024–25). The 111 districts listed on this page are those serving at least one Alabama zip code in our directory; they enroll approximately 667,634 students across 656+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Alabama include Mountain Brook City School District, Vestavia Hills City School District, Homewood City School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Looking for the strongest districts? See the best school districts in Alabama, ranked by state test proficiency.
Finding Your District in Alabama
School district boundaries in Alabama are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Alabama, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Alabama? ▼
Alabama has 140 public school districts in the 2024–25 NCES Common Core of Data. This page lists the 123 that serve at least one Alabama zip code in our directory, covering 656+ zip codes and enrolling an estimated 667,634 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Alabama? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Alabama school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Alabama? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.