Total enrollment
24,061
+4,330 (+22%) vs SY 2020-21
Limestone County
Alabama · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 27 sit inside Limestone County, collectively enrolling roughly 24,258 students (14 elementary, 1 middle, and 9 high).
4-year change in Limestone County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Limestone County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.7% | #18 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24,258 | #9 of 65 | #414 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 26 | #15 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #43 of 65 | #2,377 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.5% | #45 of 65 | #1,442 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.9% | #22 of 64 | #741 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.
Limestone County school rankings
Residents
111,233
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
27
3 districts
Enrollment
24,258
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$83,629
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
14
6,660 students
Middle
1
935 students
High
9
7,885 students
Combined / other
3
8,778 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Limestone County Public Schools
16,694 students · 3 districts in Limestone County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Limestone 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+
30.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Limestone County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Brookhill Elementary School· 83.7%
- Creekside Elementary School· 79.2%
- Julian Newman Elementary School· 76.5%
- Johnson Elementary School· 71.4%
- Athens Renaissance School· 69.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Tanner High School· 30.0%
- Tanner Elementary School· 35.6%
- Alabama Connections Academy· 38.7%
- Elkmont High School· 39.4%
- Clements High School· 41.1%
Cities in Limestone County
About Limestone County
Across the middle-population Alabama county of Limestone County of about 111,233 residents, the public-school footprint covers 27 schools and about 24,258 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $83,629 a year, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 51% noticeably above the Alabama median.
In terms of grade levels, Limestone County comprises 14 elementary schools (6,660 students), 1 middle school (935), 9 high schools (7,885), and 3 combined or other schools.
Limestone County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 16,694 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 22%: 19,731 students in SY 2020-21 versus 24,061 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Limestone County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data