How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Payne City | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Payne, Alabama | Russellville, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,515 | 3,637 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Payne City | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,328 | $13,421 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 21.3% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 59.7% |
| Local Revenue | 20.8% | 19.0% |
Fort Payne City
Federal State Local
Franklin County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Payne City | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 76.9% |
| African American | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.4% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.7% | 56.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Payne City | Franklin County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 478.8:1 | 384.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 19.3% |
School Types
Fort Payne City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Franklin County
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.