Total enrollment
1,959
-309 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Irondale
Alabama · Public K-12
Irondale reports 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,959 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 653.
7-year change in Irondale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
15%
was 21%
% Hispanic
32%
was 19%
% Black
49%
was 58%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale Community School | Elementary | PK-05 | 435 |
| Irondale Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 430 |
| Shades Valley High School | High | 09-12 | 1,094 |
About Irondale
Irondale, Alabama is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,959 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 653, higher than the state mean of about 544.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Irondale has contracted 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,268 students to 1,959. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 19% to 32% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Irondale discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.