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Trussville City


At a glance
4thof 135 Alabama districts▲ 1
Better than 97% of Alabama districts
476 Main Street
Trussville, AL 35173-1341
·(205) 228-3018·All Alabama district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 97% of districts
5
Schools
5,005
Students
5
5-star schools
Top rankedHewittTrussville High School5th of 374 Alabama high schools
Biggest riser
Magnolia Elementary School up 10 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Magnolia Elementary School 13.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
Summary:

The Trussville City school district is an exceptional educational system, comprising 5 schools that consistently rank among the best in the state. The district serves students from elementary through high school, with 3 top-performing elementary schools (Paine, Cahaba, and Magnolia), 1 exceptional middle school (Hewitt-Trussville Middle School), and the district's crown jewel, Hewitt-Trussville High School, which is consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in Alabama.

Hewitt-Trussville High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with impressive test scores, a 90% 4-year graduation rate, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The elementary schools also excel, with Paine and Cahaba ranking in the top 30-33 and top 24-29 elementary schools in Alabama, respectively. These schools demonstrate exceptional performance in both math and English language arts.

While the Trussville City school district as a whole is a high-performing system, the data also reveals some potential areas for improvement, such as addressing the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and ensuring equitable resource allocation and support for economically disadvantaged students. Nevertheless, the district's consistent excellence across grade levels and its reputation as one of the best in the state make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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