Public schools in Trussville, AL
6 open public schools with an address in Trussville, 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
5,957
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Trussville public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Trussville, AL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,957 students, an average of 993 per school. The largest campus is HewittTrussville High School (1,571 students), and the largest elementary school is Paine Elementary School (1,338).
Trussville City operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Trussville 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 15.7:1, 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 25% 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 Trussville
Elementary schools in Trussville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahaba Elementary School Trussville City | KG–05 | 542 | 14.4:1 | |
| Magnolia Elementary School Trussville City | KG–05 | 391 | 13.5:1 | |
| Paine Elementary School Trussville City | PK–05 | 1,338 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Trussville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClayChalkville Middle School Jefferson County | 06–08 | 952 | 16.1:1 | |
| HewittTrussville Middle School Trussville City | 06–08 | 1,163 | 18:1 |
High schools in Trussville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HewittTrussville High School Trussville City | 09–12 | 1,571 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.3%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black25.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Trussville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,957 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Trussville
How many public schools are in Trussville, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Trussville: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,957 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Trussville?
Schools with an address in Trussville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Trussville City (5 schools), Jefferson 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 Trussville?
HewittTrussville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Trussville, with 1,571 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Trussville?
No school with an address in Trussville 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 Trussville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Trussville public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Trussville 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