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Cullman County


At a glance
52ndof 135 Alabama districts▼ 8
Better than 61% of Alabama districts
402 Arnold St NE
Cullman, AL 35055-1964
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 61.5% of districts
27
Schools
9,901
Students
Top rankedHolly Pond High School67th of 374 Alabama high schools
Biggest riser
West Point Intermediate School up 89 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Cullman Child Development Center 11.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Cullman County, Alabama is home to 25 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like Cold Springs High School and Holly Pond High School ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.

The four-year graduation rate for high schools in Cullman County is 90%, which is above the state average. However, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 14.8%. Performance on state assessments also varies widely, with some elementary and middle schools like West Point Intermediate School and Vinemont Middle School outperforming the county and state averages in math and English.

The data also reveals significant differences in per-student spending across the district, ranging from $6,562 at Good Hope Middle School to $18,152 at Cullman Child Development Center, the district's alternative school. This disparity in resources may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some schools and students in the county.

Ranking:
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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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