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1 schools in Ft Payne

Alabama · Public K-12

1 public K-12 school operate inside Ft Payne, with combined enrollment of about 175 students (1 elementary).

7-year change in Ft Payne

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
175
+5 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ruhuma Junior High SchoolElementaryPK-08175

About Ft Payne

Public education in Ft Payne, Alabama runs across 1 schools that educates roughly 175 students. By footprint, Ft Payne sits in the thinly populated bracket.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 175, meaningfully below the state mean of about 544.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 3%: 170 students in SY 2017-18 versus 175 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Ft Payne discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Ft Payne, Alabama?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Ft Payne, with a combined enrollment of about 175.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ft Payne?
Ft Payne has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ft Payne?
Ruhuma Junior High School is the largest public school in Ft Payne by enrollment, with approximately 175 students.
What school districts serve Ft Payne?
Ft Payne public schools are operated by DeKalb County.
What grade levels do public schools in Ft Payne cover?
Public schools in Ft Payne serve students from pre-K through grade 8.