Moody’s public schools outscore 54% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Moody, 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.
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.
Moody’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 151 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Moody’s, its schools beat 46%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 26% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,330 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Moody Junior High School, then Moody High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
SCC Virtual Preparatory Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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.
What’s behind Moody’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Alabama school districts, #92 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores are above the Alabama average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Moody, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Moody
Moody Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 839 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Moody
Moody High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Moody
Moody High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Moody
Moody High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Moody
Moody High School
Grades 9–12 · 708 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Moody’s public schools are run by St. Clair County School District, which also serves Argo, Ashville, Margaret and Odenville and others. 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.
Above the state in reading
Moody vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Moody’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Moody | B− | St. Clair County |
| Odenville | B− | St. Clair County |
| Trussville | A+ | Trussville City |
| Leeds | C+ | Leeds City |
Every school in Moody
5 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).
Questions about Moody’s schools
Are Moody’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Alabama: the public schools Moody children attend outscore 54% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #92 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Moody in?
St. Clair County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,658 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Moody kids go to high school?
Moody High School, with 708 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Moody’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in St. Clair County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Moody spend per student?
$11,330 in St. Clair County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Moody families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Moody → They have their own page.
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.