Education in St. Clair County
Explore the possibilities of living, working and playing in St. Clair County. This hidden gem is rolling hillsides, breathtaking valley views, bountiful lakes, meandering creeks and rivers. It is history, heritage, small town allure and big city amenities all rolled into one. Recreational activities abound, housing is affordable, and education is top-notch.
Come and see why St. Clair County, Alabama is an ideal place to live, work and raise a family.
Pell City School System Accolades
Elementary Schools
• Outdoor classrooms
• Art and Music Programs
Williams Intermediate
• Moodle Online Courses
• Field trips to Williamsburg and Washington DC
Junior High
• ACCESS (Online) courses available to 8th grade students
• National Award Winning Beta Club
• Regional Winning Scholars Bowl Team
Pell City High School
• Award Winning JROTC Program
• Award Winning FBLA and FFA Programs
• A+ College Ready Grant Recipient
• AP and Dual Enrollment Courses for Students
• iCademy for Manufacturing Technology and Nursing
• For the past three years, seniors have received an average of over $3 million in scholarship money
Systemwide
• Kuder Galaxy and Navigator Online Career Program for all students in K-12
• Students in grades K-12 participate in many service projects:
• The Love Pantry
• Head Start
• St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
• The Children’s Place
• Christmas Shoebox Project
• Breast Cancer Awareness
• State of the Art Theater
• Indoor Training Facility for Football and Baseball
• Classrooms with Interactive Technology
• Two teachers recognized as Jacksonville Hall of Fame Finalists
• Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Fishing, Wrestling, Golf, Tennis, Archery, Cross Country, Track, Soccer
• All St. Clair County Schools are SAC’s accredited
• AMSTI Schools (Alabama Math and Science Initiative Schools) – Ashville Middle, Moody Elementary, Moody Middle, Moody High and Springville Middle
• ARI Schools (Alabama Reading Initiative Schools) All the elementary schools
• Twenty one National Board Certified Teachers
• During the 2011-2012 school year St. Clair County Education Foundation awarded grants totaling approximately $15,000 to our schools and staff to improve the quality of education in the St. Clair County Schools
• HP recognized St. Clair County Schools in their national publication as an technological innovative school system
• Championship athletic teams include; Ragland High School- 3 peat state softball champions, Ashville Middle School held the national title in archery for 4 years and finished as state champions this year; St. Clair County High held the state wrestling championship last year and a state finalist this year.
• Springville Elementary is home to the Alabama Association of School Nurses, LPN Nurse of the Year, Billie Bunt
• Eden Career Technical Center is recognized for graduating nationally competitive employees
• Currently there are 3 Jr. ROTC Character Education Partnerships and growing in our school district
• State Yearbook Editor Winner-Teacher Mary Morrow-St. Clair County High School
• Superior Rated Marching Bands
• State Beta Club Winners
• National Honor Societies throughout the county
• Four Federally funded-Office of School Readiness Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms-$400,000 grant money per year
• Thirty year successful Migrant Program
• Four 21st Century Grant Programs
• Safe Schools/Healthy Schools Grant totaling $1.5 million
• PLAY Grant-provided fitness facilities across the school system-$700,000
• St. Clair County is poised to implement a 2 to 1 initiative for laptops for students beginning during the 2012-2013 school year
School Systems
Pell City Schools
The Pell City School System’s mission is to work as partners with the staff and community to provide each student with a strong program of study as well as a comfortable learning and working environment while supporting academic rigor and the development of character.
The system consists of seven schools — four elementary, one intermediate, two junior high and one high school.
Learn more about what Pell City Schools have to offer.
St. Clair County Schools
St. Clair County School System’s mission is to ensure that high expectations are maintained for all students by providing quality instruction and involving parents and community so that all students graduate, become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.
Nineteen elementary, middle, intermediate, junior high and high schools, a system-wide technical and alternative school make up the St. Clair County School System.
Learn more about what St. Clair County Schools have to offer.
Post Secondary Education
Jefferson State Community College, the largest community college in the state, operates a campus in Pell City.
Jefferson State ranks third in the nation among fastest growing community colleges, offering a full slate of academic courses, nursing, associate degrees, distance education, dual enrollment and specialized training.
Through partnerships with four-year institutions, Jefferson State is able to
provide opportunities to earn four-year degrees through the Pell City campus.
Learn more about what Jefferson State Community College has to offer.
Colleges and Universities near St. Clair County:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Central Alabama Community College
