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Schools in Anniston · Anniston City School District

Anniston’s public schools score below 88% of Alabama districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 6% of Anniston’s students scored proficient, below the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Anniston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.

#175of 187 Alabama townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
26%
▼ 21 pts vs AL 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
6%
▼ 21 pts vs AL 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 6–10 pts vs AL 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.2K
▲ 23% vs AL $13.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.9
AL 17.0
Schools in town
9
1,821 students on the public path
In brief

Anniston’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 26% of tested students were proficient in reading and 6% in math, against 47% and 27% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama (the state reports Anniston’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,191 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Donoho School (private), Faith Christian School (private), Iqra Math and Science Academy (private) and Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies Inc (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Anniston’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

D: better than 12% of Alabama school districts, #175 of 187 Alabama towns. Both inputs trail the Alabama average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Alabama school districts we grade (146)Better than 12%
Lower resultsHigher results
Alabama towns with similar household incomes (240)Better than 10%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 924 test results and a graduating class of 119 could put Anniston anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Anniston’s students in the tested grades sat them (927 in math, 920 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Anniston, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KCobb Preparatory AcademyAnniston City School DistrictNo scores
1–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD to C−
6–8Anniston Middle SchoolAnniston City School DistrictD−
9–12Anniston High SchoolAnniston City School DistrictD−

Anniston’s public schools are run by Anniston City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Anniston City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,821 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 16.9 per teacher (AL 17.0)
$17,191AL $13,926 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading26%
State average 47.3% · 920 students tested
Math6%
State average 27.2% · 927 students tested

Anniston vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Anniston’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
AnnistonDAnniston City
OxfordA−Oxford City
WeaverBCalhoun County
Hobson City—Oxford City

Every school in Anniston

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Annistonby address
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–K
270 students17:1Rate it →
Golden Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
C−
357 students18:1Rate it →
Randolph Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–5
D
339 students20:1Rate it →
Anniston Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D−
357 students16:1Rate it →
Anniston High School
High · Grades 9–12
D−
498 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Donoho School
Grades PK–12
Private · Nonsectarian
369 students14:1Rate it →
Faith Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
260 students14:1Rate it →
Iqra Math and Science Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
87 students6:1Rate it →
Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies Inc
Grades K–12
Private · Nonsectarian
62 studentsRate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Anniston City Boot Camp School).

Questions about Anniston’s schools

Are Anniston’s schools good?

On Alabama’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Anniston children attend score below 88% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #175 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Anniston in?

Anniston City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,821 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Anniston kids go to high school?

Anniston High School, with 498 students; its own test results earn a D−.

What is Anniston’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Anniston City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.

How much does Anniston spend per student?

$17,191 in Anniston City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Anniston?

Yes: The Donoho School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 369 students), Faith Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 260 students), Iqra Math and Science Academy (religious, grades K–12, 87 students) and Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies Inc (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 62 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.