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Demopolis City School District

609 South Cedar Avenue
Demopolis, AL 36732-0609
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Demopolis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,037 students in Demopolis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Demopolis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,037 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Demopolis City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#55 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
30%
47%
47%
42%
38%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
51%
32%
% White
41%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,597
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,523
$12,220

Best Demopolis City School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Gr: 3-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Demopolis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Gr: PK-2 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,037 students.
What is the rank of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District is ranked #57 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Demopolis City School District?
51% of Demopolis City School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Demopolis City School District?
Demopolis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Demopolis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,523 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,037 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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