Public schools in Attalla, AL
7 open public schools with an address in Attalla, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,867
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Attalla public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Attalla, AL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,867 students, an average of 373 per school. The largest campus is Attalla Elementary School (665 students).
Etowah County operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Attalla campus. 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 16.4:1, similar to 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.
About 68% 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 Attalla
Elementary schools in Attalla
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla Elementary School Attalla City | PK–05 | 665 | 18:1 | |
| Duck Springs Elementary School Etowah County | PK–06 | 207 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ivalee Elementary School Etowah County | PK–06 | 200 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Attalla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah Middle School Attalla City | 06–08 | 342 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Attalla
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Technical Center Etowah County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Etowah High School Attalla City | 09–12 | 453 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Attalla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Etowah County Refocus Center Etowah County · Alternative School | 04–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black12.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Attalla schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,867 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Attalla
How many public schools are in Attalla, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Attalla: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,867 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Attalla?
Schools with an address in Attalla belong to 2 education agencies, led by Etowah County (4 schools), Attalla City (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Attalla?
Etowah High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Attalla, with 453 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Attalla?
No school with an address in Attalla 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 Attalla schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Attalla public schools is 16.4:1, similar to 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 Attalla 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