C+
Average
63/100

Pell City High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1300 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL 35125
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 21% · Math 17% proficient · 43rd percentile in Alabama
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
1,215
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%43/100reading 29th percentile, math 57th percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%58/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−20 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−3 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+1 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%17%reading -20 pts, math -8 pts14th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -1 pts, math -2 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -7 pts, math +2 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1300 Cogswell Ave
City Pell City
ZIP Code 35125
District 0102650
NCES School ID 010265001573
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35125

Understanding the community around Pell City High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,865
Per Capita Income $29,082
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,800
Median Rent $1,009
Owner-Occupied 67.4%
Renter-Occupied 32.6%
View full data for ZIP 35125 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pell City High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.8%
Black 14.6%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,215
Teachers (FTE) 68.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pell City High School?
Pell City High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pell City High School?
Pell City High School has 1,215 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Pell City High School serve?
Pell City High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pell City High School receive per student?
Pell City High School receives $13,024 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pell City High School in 35125 ▼
Avg Home Value
$234,614
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,302
1-Year Change
+9.0%
% Renters
32.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026