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Cullman County

Alabama · Public K-12

Cullman County is one of Alabama's public-school counties, with 34 campuses serving about 13,144 students (15 elementary, 6 middle, and 11 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $62,656.

7-year change in Cullman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,144
+407 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
30
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 85%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
90,566
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
34
2 districts
Enrollment
13,144
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,656
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
15
7,082 students
Middle
6
2,066 students
High
11
3,826 students
Combined / other
2
170 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cullman County Public Schools
9,901 students · 2 districts in Cullman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cullman 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
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Cullman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 27 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.

See all 27 schools in Cullman County ranked by score →

All schools (34)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cullman High SchoolCullmanHigh09-121,014·
Cullman City Primary SchoolCullmanElementaryPK-02782·
Hanceville Elementary SchoolHancevilleElementaryKG-05648·
Holly Pond Elementary SchoolHolly PondElementaryKG-08634·
Fairview Elementary SchoolCullmanElementaryPK-05601·
West Point High SchoolCullmanHigh09-12591·
Fairview High SchoolCullmanHigh09-12512·
Cold Springs Elementary SchoolBremenElementaryPK-08500·
West Point Elementary SchoolCullmanElementaryKG-03496·
Cullman Middle SchoolCullmanMiddle07-08491·
West Elementary SchoolCullmanElementary03-06490·
Vinemont Elementary SchoolVinemontElementaryPK-05487·
Good Hope High SchoolCullmanHigh09-12485·
East Elementary SchoolCullmanElementary03-06466·
Good Hope Primary SchoolCullmanElementaryPK-02401·
West Point Middle SchoolVinemontMiddle06-08397·
Good Hope Elementary SchoolCullmanElementary03-05393·
Parkside Elementary SchoolBaileytonElementaryPK-08379·
Good Hope Middle SchoolCullmanMiddle06-08378·
Hanceville High SchoolHancevilleHigh09-12363·
Vinemont High SchoolVinemontHigh09-12348·
Harmony SchoolLoganElementaryPK-08337·
Fairview Middle SchoolCullmanMiddle06-08291·
Hanceville Middle SchoolHancevilleMiddle06-08284·
Holly Pond High SchoolHolly PondHigh09-12278·
West Point Intermediate SchoolVinemontElementary04-05250·
Cold Springs High SchoolBremenHigh09-12235·
Vinemont Middle SchoolVinemontMiddle06-08225·
Welti Elementary SchoolCullmanElementaryPK-05218·
Cullman Child Development CenterCullmanCombinedKG-12170·
Cullman Area Resource EducationCullmanHigh06-12··
Cullman Area Technology AcademyCullmanHigh09-12··
Cullman City Career TechCullmanHigh07-12··
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning CenterCullmanCombined01-12··

Cities in Cullman County

Cullman20 schoolsVinemont5 schoolsHanceville3 schoolsBremen2 schoolsHolly Pond2 schoolsBaileyton1 schoolLogan1 school

About Cullman County

Cullman County is a middle-population Alabama county of about 90,566 residents, home to 34 public schools and roughly 13,144 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,656 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 13% meaningfully above the Alabama median.

In terms of grade levels, Cullman County covers 15 elementary schools (7,082 students), 6 middle schools (2,066), 11 high schools (3,826), and 2 combined or other schools.

Cullman County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,901 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 12,737 students in SY 2017-18 versus 13,144 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 31 to 30 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Cullman County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Cullman County?
There are 34 public K-12 schools in Cullman County, Alabama, with a combined enrollment of about 13,144.
How many high schools are in Cullman County?
Cullman County, Alabama has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 3,826 students.
How many middle schools are in Cullman County?
Cullman County, Alabama has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,066 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cullman County?
Cullman County, Alabama has 15 public elementary schools, serving approximately 7,082 students.
What is the largest school district in Cullman County?
Cullman County Public Schools is the largest school district in Cullman County, serving approximately 9,901 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Cullman County?
Cullman County, Alabama has a population of approximately 90,566, with a median age of 41. About 22.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Cullman County?
Median household income in Cullman County is $62,656, above the Alabama average of $55,552. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cullman County?
Approximately 19.7% of adults 25 and older in Cullman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cullman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.5% of students in Cullman 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 Cullman County schools?
Across Cullman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.7 to 1.

Cullman County school rankings

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