Total enrollment
8,739
+207 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
24 schools in Etowah County
Alabama · 8,739 students · 10 cities
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 24 sit inside Etowah County, collectively enrolling about 8,739 students (12 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high).
7-year change in Etowah County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Etowah County
Etowah County is a mid-sized public-school district in Alabama. The district runs 24 schools and hosts approximately 8,739 students.
In terms of grade levels, Etowah County covers 12 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools, and 1 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Etowah County is about 364, below the Alabama average of roughly 544.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Etowah County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,532 students to 8,739. Etowah County now counts 22 public schools, up from 20 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 83% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Etowah County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.