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Schools in Pelham · Pelham City School District

Pelham’s public schools outscore 71% of Alabama districts

In Pelham, 57% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Alabama average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pelham, 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.

#57of 187 Alabama townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
57%
▲ 10 pts vs AL 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
30%
▲ 3 pts vs AL 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 2 pts vs AL 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.6K
▼ 2% vs AL $13.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.0
AL 17.0 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
3,444 students on the public path
In brief

Pelham’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 30% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,581 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Pelham Park Middle School, then Pelham High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Chase Learning Center and Daycare Inc. (private) is 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 Pelham’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Alabama school districts, #57 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Alabama school districts we grade (146)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Alabama towns with similar household incomes (99)Better than 72%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,764 test results and a graduating class of 237 could put Pelham anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Pelham’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,769 in math, 1,759 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Pelham Park Middle SchoolPelham City School DistrictB+
9–12Pelham High SchoolPelham City School DistrictB

Pelham’s public schools are run by Pelham 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.

Pelham City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 3,444 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (AL 17.0)
$13,581AL $13,926 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 47.3% · 1759 students tested
Math30%
State average 27.2% · 1769 students tested

Pelham vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PelhamB+Pelham City
AlabasterAAlabaster City
ChelseaA−Shelby County
HelenaB−Shelby County PK–12 · Jefferson County PK–12
HooverA+Hoover City
Indian Springs VillageA−Shelby County

Every school in Pelham

6 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 Pelhamby address
Pelham Ridge
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
783 students16:1Rate it →
Pelham Oaks
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
750 students16:1Rate it →
Pelham Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
835 students19:1Rate it →
Pelham High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
1,076 students15:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Pelhamrun by other districts or the state
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Grades PK–12
D
Special Education
78 students5:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Chase Learning Center and Daycare Inc.
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
41 studentsRate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (STAR Program Elementary and STAR Program Middle).

Questions about Pelham’s schools

Are Pelham’s schools good?

By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pelham children attend outscore 71% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #57 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pelham in?

Pelham City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,444 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Pelham kids go to high school?

Pelham High School, with 1,076 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Pelham’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Pelham City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.

How much does Pelham spend per student?

$13,581 in Pelham City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Pelham?

Yes: Chase Learning Center and Daycare Inc. (religious, grades PK–K, 41 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.