Photo: DwayneP · CC BY-SA 3.0Steele’s public schools outscore 54% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Steele, 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.
Steele’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 207 Alabama towns with household incomes within a quarter of Steele’s, its schools beat 44%, 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 five middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
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 Steele’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Alabama school districts. 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 Steele, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Steele
Steele Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 141 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Steele’s public schools are run by St. Clair County School District, which also serves Argo, Ashville, Margaret and Moody 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
Steele vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Steele’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Steele | B− | St. Clair County |
| Rainbow City | B+ | Etowah County |
Every school in Steele
10 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 Steele’s schools
Are Steele’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Alabama: the public schools Steele children attend outscore 54% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Steele in?
St. Clair County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,658 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Steele kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Springville High School, Moody High School, Saint Clair County High School, Ragland High School and Ashville High School.
What is Steele’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 Steele 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 Steele families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Steele → 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.