Total enrollment
1,959
-252 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Irondale
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,464
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,959
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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-school enrollment runs near 653, higher than the state mean of about 544.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Irondale has contracted 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,211 students to 1,959.
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.