Autauga County

Autauga County Schools is a rural district in Alabama serving 8,522 students across 15 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The district experienced 2.1% enrollment growth from the prior year, indicating relative stability in student population.

Academically, Autauga County demonstrates performance above state averages in multiple areas. Math proficiency stands at 36.9% compared to the state average of 31.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 60.9% versus 54.5% statewide. The graduation rate of 89.2% slightly exceeds Alabama's 88.4% average.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 49.4% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. The district serves 3.8% English learners and 14.9% students with disabilities. Racial composition includes 60.7% White, 30.5% Black, and 6.4% Hispanic students.

Financially, Autauga County operates with per-pupil spending of $9,987, below the state average of $12,157. The total operating budget of $91.9 million relies primarily on state funding at 62.0%, supplemented by local revenue of 21.4% and federal funding of 16.5%. The lower per-pupil spending relative to state averages represents a notable resource constraint, despite the district's above-average academic performance metrics in reading and mathematics proficiency.