Pell City, Alabama is a small town located in St. Clair County with a population of 12,695 according to the 2010 census. As such, the city provides its citizens access to high quality education facilities such as schools and learning centers. The city has five public schools in operation that include Pell City High School, John Jones Middle School, and three elementary schools: Coosa Valley Academy, Eden Elementary School, and Kennedy Elementary School.
Students attending these schools have access to an excellent educational experience that includes advanced technology such as Smartboards and 1-to-1 computer labs. Additionally, there is a focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills giving students the opportunity to develop their academic abilities beyond traditional memorization techniques. The school system is also proud of the strong assessment results they receive from both state and national sources. With local educators providing innovative instruction every day and an impressive set of resources available, Pell City offers students an opportunity to excel academically while still having the relaxed atmosphere of a small town.
Pell City schools spend $8,709 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 17 pupils per teacher, 435 students per librarian, and 413 children per counselor.