How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Henry County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Abbeville, Alabama | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 2,530 | 35,951 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Henry County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,643 | $13,148 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.0% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 60.7% | 54.2% |
| Local Revenue | 20.3% | 28.2% |
Henry County
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Henry County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 32.6% |
| African American | 30.6% | 48.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 56.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Henry County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 98 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 444.9:1 | 456.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 25.0% |
School Types
Henry County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.