How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Payne City | Pelham City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Payne, Alabama | Pelham, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,515 | 3,425 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Payne City | Pelham City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,328 | $12,834 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 10.4% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 42.6% |
| Local Revenue | 20.8% | 47.0% |
Fort Payne City
Federal State Local
Pelham City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Payne City | Pelham City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 42.1% |
| African American | 2.6% | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.4% | 29.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.7% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Payne City | Pelham City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 478.8:1 | 588.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 15.6% |
School Types
Fort Payne City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Pelham City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.