How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DeKalb County | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rainsville, Alabama | Gadsden, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 8,717 | 8,702 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DeKalb County | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,528 | $11,215 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| State Revenue | 61.4% | 64.9% |
| Local Revenue | 18.0% | 16.7% |
DeKalb County
Federal State Local
Etowah County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DeKalb County | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 80.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.1% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.5% | 48.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DeKalb County | Etowah County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 429.6:1 | 396.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.7% | 28.1% |
School Types
DeKalb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Etowah County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
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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.