Public schools in Selma, AL
16 open public schools with an address in Selma, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,089
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Selma public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Selma, AL: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,089 students, an average of 281 per school. The largest campus is Selma High School (680 students), and the largest elementary school is Edgewood Elementary School (402).
Selma City operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Selma 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 18.4:1, 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% 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 Selma
Elementary schools in Selma
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley Elementary School Dallas County | PK–08 | 204 | 20.4:1 | |
| Clark Elementary School Selma City | KG–06 | 113 | 14.1:1 | |
| Edgewood Elementary School Selma City | PK–06 | 402 | 18.3:1 | |
| Meadowview Elementary School Selma City | PK–06 | 334 | 19.7:1 | |
| Payne Elementary School Selma City | KG–06 | 164 | 16.4:1 | |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma City | PK–06 | 305 | 23.5:1 | |
| Southside Elementary School Dallas County | PK–05 | 147 | 18.4:1 |
Middle schools in Selma
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Of Discovery Genesis Center Selma City | 06–06 | — | — | |
| The RBHudson STEAM Academy Selma City | 07–08 | 279 | 13:1 | |
| Tipton Durant Middle School Dallas County | 06–08 | 176 | 24:1 |
High schools in Selma
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Alternative Learning Center Dallas County · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Dallas County Career Technical Center Dallas County · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Selma High School Selma City | 09–12 | 680 | 18.6:1 | |
| Southside High School Dallas County | 09–12 | 285 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Selma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd First Class Early Learning Center Selma City | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Phoenix School Selma City · Alternative School | 04–11 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black94%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Selma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,089 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Selma
How many public schools are in Selma, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Selma: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,089 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Selma?
Schools with an address in Selma belong to 2 education agencies, led by Selma City (10 schools), Dallas County (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Selma?
Selma High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Selma, with 680 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Selma?
No school with an address in Selma 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 Selma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Selma public schools is 18.4:1, 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 Selma 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