Total enrollment
13,144
+870 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Cullman County
Alabama · Public K-12
Cullman County is one of Alabama's public-school counties, with 34 schools serving about 13,144 students (15 elementary, 6 middle, and 11 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $62,656.
4-year change in Cullman County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
30
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cullman County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #13 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,144 | #17 of 65 | #666 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 30 | #13 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #41 of 65 | #2,371 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.5% | #62 of 65 | #1,837 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.4% | #56 of 64 | #1,858 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Cullman County school rankings
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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- East Elementary School· 90.2%
- West Elementary School· 84.3%
- Cullman Middle School· 79.0%
- Vinemont Elementary School· 77.0%
- Cold Springs Elementary School· 74.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Fairview High School· 17.0%
- Good Hope High School· 20.2%
- West Point High School· 22.1%
- Hanceville High School· 22.9%
- Vinemont High School· 23.3%
Cities in Cullman County
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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 7%: 12,274 students in SY 2020-21 versus 13,144 in SY 2024-25.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data