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Autauga County

Alabama · Public K-12

Autauga County in Alabama is home to 16 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 8,888 students between them, broken out as 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high. Autauga County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Autauga County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,888
-359 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 67%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
30%
was 25%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
1 districts
Enrollment
8,888
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,481
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
5
3,482 students
Middle
3
1,868 students
High
4
2,470 students
Combined / other
4
1,068 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Autauga County Public Schools
8,888 students · 1 district in Autauga County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Autauga County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
71%
Hispanic
4%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
6%
Black
29%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.4% under 18

Test scores in Autauga County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

See all 10 schools in Autauga County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Prattville High SchoolPrattvilleHigh09-121,844·
Daniel Pratt Elementary SchoolPrattvilleElementary01-061,035·
Pine Level Elementary SchoolDeatsvilleElementaryPK-05949·
Prattville Junior High SchoolPrattvilleMiddle07-08928·
Marbury High SchoolDeatsvilleHigh09-12626·
Billingsley High SchoolBillingsleyCombinedPK-12586·
Prattville Elementary SchoolPrattvilleElementary03-04546·
Prattville Primary SchoolPrattvilleElementary01-02544·
Prattville Intermediate SchoolPrattvilleMiddle05-06518·
Marbury Middle SchoolMarburyMiddle06-08422·
Prattville Kindergarten SchoolPrattvilleElementaryPK-KG408·
Autaugaville SchoolAutaugavilleCombinedPK-12255·
AVA Autauga Virtual AcademyPrattvilleCombinedKG-12227·
Autauga County Alternative SchoolPrattvilleCombined03-12··
Autauga County Technology CenterPrattvilleHigh09-12··
Louise M Smith Development CenterPrattvilleHigh12-12··

Cities in Autauga County

Prattville11 schoolsDeatsville2 schoolsAutaugaville1 schoolBillingsley1 schoolMarbury1 school

About Autauga County

Across the compact Alabama county of Autauga County of about 59,947 residents, the public-school footprint covers 16 schools and about 8,888 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $72,481, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 30% above the Alabama median.

For a sense of the school types, Autauga County spans 5 elementary schools (3,482 students), 3 middle schools (1,868), 4 high schools (2,470), and 4 combined or other schools.

Autauga County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 8,888 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 9,247 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,888 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Autauga County added 1 school, going from 12 to 13. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 67% to 57%.

On this page, the community for Autauga County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Autauga County?
Autauga County, Alabama has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,888 students.
How many high schools are in Autauga County?
Autauga County, Alabama has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,470 students.
How many middle schools are in Autauga County?
Autauga County, Alabama has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,868 students.
How many elementary schools are in Autauga County?
Autauga County, Alabama has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,482 students.
What is the largest school district in Autauga County?
Autauga County Public Schools is the largest school district in Autauga County, serving approximately 8,888 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Autauga County?
Autauga County, Alabama has a population of approximately 59,947, with a median age of 39. About 23.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Autauga County?
Median household income in Autauga County is $72,481, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Autauga County?
Approximately 29.1% of adults 25 and older in Autauga County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Autauga County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.5% of students in Autauga County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Alabama county average of 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Autauga County schools?
Across Autauga County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.7 to 1.

Autauga County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data