Public schools in Smiths Station, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Smiths Station, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,763
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Smiths Station public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Smiths Station, AL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,763 students, an average of 953 per school. The largest campus is Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), and the largest elementary school is West Smiths Station Elementary School (811).
Every listed school belongs to Lee 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 15.2:1, lower 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.
About 42% 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 Smiths Station
Elementary schools in Smiths Station
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Smiths Station Elementary School Lee County | PK–05 | 785 | 14.8:1 | |
| South Smiths Station Elementary School Lee County | PK–05 | 669 | 15.2:1 | |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School Lee County | PK–05 | 811 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Smiths Station
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station Junior High School Lee County | 06–08 | 910 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Smiths Station
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School Lee County | 09–12 | 1,588 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.8%
- Hispanic9%
- Black18.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Smiths Station schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,763 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Smiths Station
How many public schools are in Smiths Station, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Smiths Station: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,763 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Smiths Station?
All listed public schools with an address in Smiths Station belong to Lee 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 Smiths Station?
Smiths Station High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Smiths Station, with 1,588 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Smiths Station?
No school with an address in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Smiths Station public schools is 15.2:1, lower 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 Smiths Station 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