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Coosa County

Alabama · Public K-12

Across Coosa County, 2 public K-12 schools educate around 751 students, roughly 1 in 14 residents. The level mix runs 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Coosa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
751
-153 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 50%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
39%
was 43%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
751
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,355
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.9%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
1
397 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
354 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Coosa County Public Schools
751 students · 1 district in Coosa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Coosa 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
66%
Hispanic
3%
Black
29%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
8%
Black
39%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Coosa County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Central Elementary School· 57.3%
  2. Central High School· 39.2%

See all 2 schools in Coosa County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Central Elementary SchoolRockfordElementaryKG-06397·
Central High SchoolRockfordHigh07-12354·

Cities in Coosa County

Rockford2 schools

About Coosa County

In Alabama, Coosa County is a small county of about 10,300 residents. 2 public schools across the county educates about 751 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,355, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Coosa County covers 1 elementary school (397 students), and 1 high school (354).

The largest single district in Coosa County is Coosa County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 751 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Coosa County has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 904 students to 751. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window. The Black share of public-school enrollment decreased from 43% to 39%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Coosa County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Coosa County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 751.
How many high schools are in Coosa County?
Coosa County, Alabama has 1 public high school, serving approximately 354 students.
How many elementary schools are in Coosa County?
Coosa County, Alabama has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 397 students.
What is the largest school district in Coosa County?
Coosa County Public Schools is the largest school district in Coosa County, serving approximately 751 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Coosa County?
Coosa County has roughly 10,300 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Coosa County?
Median household income in Coosa County is $57,355, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Coosa County?
Approximately 13.9% of adults 25 and older in Coosa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Coosa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.9% of students in Coosa County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 60.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coosa County schools?
Across Coosa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Coosa County?
Coosa County residents are approximately 66% White, 3% Hispanic, 29% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data