Public schools in Scottsboro, AL
6 open public schools with an address in Scottsboro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,043
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Scottsboro public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,043 students, an average of 507 per school. The largest campus is Scottsboro High School (727 students), and the largest elementary school is Caldwell Elementary School (579).
Scottsboro City operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Scottsboro 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 17.1:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Scottsboro
Elementary schools in Scottsboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Elementary School Scottsboro City | 01–03 | 579 | 16.2:1 | |
| Thurston T Nelson Primary School Scottsboro City | PK–KG | 257 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Scottsboro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Intermediate School Scottsboro City | 04–06 | 538 | 19.6:1 | |
| Scottsboro Junior High School Scottsboro City | 07–08 | 356 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Scottsboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School Scottsboro City | 09–12 | 727 | 16.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Scottsboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline High School Jackson County | PK–12 | 586 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Scottsboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,043 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scottsboro
How many public schools are in Scottsboro, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Scottsboro: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,043 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scottsboro?
Schools with an address in Scottsboro belong to 2 education agencies, led by Scottsboro City (5 schools), Jackson County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Scottsboro?
Scottsboro High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scottsboro, with 727 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scottsboro?
No school with an address in Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scottsboro public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Scottsboro 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