Public schools in Trinity, AL
7 open public schools with an address in Trinity, 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
2,963
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Trinity public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Trinity, AL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,963 students, an average of 423 per school. The largest campus is East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students).
Lawrence County operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Trinity 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 17.2:1, 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% 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 Trinity
Elementary schools in Trinity
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lawrence Elementary School Lawrence County | PK–04 | 576 | 16:1 | |
| West Morgan Elementary School Morgan County | PK–03 | 512 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Trinity
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lawrence Middle School Lawrence County | 05–08 | 409 | 20.3:1 | |
| West Morgan Middle School Morgan County | 04–08 | 561 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Trinity
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lawrence High School Lawrence County | 09–12 | 408 | 15.5:1 | |
| Lawrence County Developmental Lawrence County · Special Education School | 09–12 | 21 | — | |
| West Morgan High School Morgan County | 09–12 | 476 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic25%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Trinity schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,963 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Trinity
How many public schools are in Trinity, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Trinity: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,963 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Trinity?
Schools with an address in Trinity belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lawrence County (4 schools), Morgan County (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 Trinity?
West Morgan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Trinity, with 476 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Trinity?
No school with an address in Trinity 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 Trinity schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Trinity public schools is 17.2:1, 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 Trinity 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