How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Athens City | Gadsden City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, Alabama | Gadsden, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 4,840 | 4,939 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Athens City | Gadsden City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,561 | $13,509 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 24.3% |
| State Revenue | 38.8% | 57.1% |
| Local Revenue | 52.1% | 18.6% |
Athens City
Federal State Local
Gadsden City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Athens City | Gadsden City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 29.8% |
| African American | 17.8% | 43.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 22.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 72.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Athens City | Gadsden City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 385.4:1 | 634.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.7% | 26.2% |
School Types
Athens City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Gadsden City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.