Public schools in Ashville, AL
6 open public schools with an address in Ashville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,643
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Ashville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Ashville, AL: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,643 students, an average of 411 per school. The largest campus is Ashville Elementary School (476 students).
Every listed school belongs to St Clair County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ashville
Elementary schools in Ashville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville Elementary School St Clair County | PK–04 | 476 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Ashville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville Middle School St Clair County | 05–08 | 371 | 20.1:1 |
High schools in Ashville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville High School St Clair County | 09–12 | 378 | 17.8:1 | |
| Eden Area Technical Center St Clair County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ashville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Yancy Alternative School St Clair County · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — | |
| SCC Virtual Preparatory Academy St Clair County · Virtual | KG–12 | 418 | 32.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Ashville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,643 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ashville
How many public schools are in Ashville, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Ashville: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,643 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ashville?
All listed public schools with an address in Ashville belong to St Clair County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ashville?
Ashville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ashville, with 378 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ashville?
No school with an address in Ashville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ashville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ashville public schools is 19:1, higher than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ashville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities