Huntsville City Schools enrolls 23,816 students in 45 schools. Find your zoned school, enroll online and check state report cards. District: 256-428-6800.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from Huntsville City Schools’ District Overview, Board of Education and Enrollment pages, the City of Huntsville’s School Zone Locator and the Alabama State Department of Education report card.
Every public school in Huntsville, with its zone and report card: Huntsville public schools.
Most Huntsville children attend Huntsville City Schools, the city’s own district, run by a five-member elected Board of Education that appoints the superintendent. The district enrolled 23,816 students in 2025-26 and reports a 96.8% graduation rate for 2024-25. Start with the city’s School Zone Locator: enter your address to see your zoned schools.
Who to call
- Huntsville City Schools central office: 256-428-6800, P.O. Box 1256, Huntsville, AL 35807
- Parent Support Center (registration, Parent Portal): 256-428-6911, 714 Bob Wallace Ave.
- Enrollment Office: 256-963-9800, enrollment@huntsvillecityschools.org
- Find your zoned school: School Zone Locator
The district at a glance
From the district’s overview:
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Enrollment, 2025-26 | 23,816 |
| Certified teachers | 1,968 |
| Total employees | 2,894 |
| Graduation rate, 2024-25 | 96.8% |
| Operating budget | $440,779,434 |
| Spending per student | $11,417 |
| Beginning teacher salary (nine months, bachelor’s) | $48,250 |
| Scholarships awarded, 2024-25 | $62,594,580 to 732 students |
Six schools are authorized International Baccalaureate schools and six offer JROTC. The district also runs magnet programs, Majority to Minority transfers and dual enrollment and early college.
Enrolling
New students complete New Student Registration online in PowerSchool, then contact the enrolling school with the required documents; returning students complete Returning Student Registration each year. Details, language help and military family procedures are on the Enrollment page, with the district’s enrollment reference guide. The Parent Support Center at 714 Bob Wallace Ave. helps in person or at 256-428-6911. Pre-K applications are on the School Readiness page.
The School Zone Locator also shows the district that serves an address. Families outside Huntsville City Schools’ zones should check with Madison County Schools or the district the locator names.
Calendar, hours and buses
- School-year calendar and events: the district’s events calendar
- Bell times: School Hours
- Bus routes: Buses and Transportation
- Weather closings: the district’s weather safety plan
Ratings and report cards
The Alabama State Department of Education grades every school and district from A to F each year. Look up any Huntsville school on the state’s report card site: choose the year, “Huntsville City” and the school. A grade sums up test results, growth, graduation and attendance measures; read the detail pages before comparing schools.
Board of Education
The board has five members, each elected from a district of the city to a four-year term, according to the board page:
| District | Member |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaundra Jones |
| 2 | Holly McCarty, third presiding officer |
| 3 | Andrea Alvarez |
| 4 | Ryan Renaud, vice president |
| 5 | Carlos Mathews, president |
Board meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month, with work sessions on the first Tuesday. Agendas are posted on Simbli, and past meetings stream on the district’s ETV channel. The board’s standing rules explain how to sign up to speak.
What this means for you
- New to Huntsville? Look up your address on the School Zone Locator before you sign a lease.
- Register online first, then take documents to the school.
- Compare schools on the state report card, not on a single grade.
More guides: moving to Huntsville, Friday night football and home prices.
Which schools each part of the city is zoned for: our Huntsville neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Huntsville?
Enter your address in the City of Huntsville’s School Zone Locator at maps.huntsvilleal.gov/myschools. Huntsville City Schools links it from its enrollment page.
How do I enroll my child in Huntsville City Schools?
Complete New Student Registration online in PowerSchool, then contact the enrolling school with the required documents. The Parent Support Center at 714 Bob Wallace Ave. helps by phone at 256-428-6911.
How many students attend Huntsville City Schools?
23,816 in 2025-26, in 26 elementary schools, 11 middle and junior high schools, six high schools, a virtual school and a career tech school, according to the district.
When does the Huntsville City Board of Education meet?
Board meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month, with work sessions on the first Tuesday. Agendas are posted on Simbli.
Where can I see Huntsville school ratings?
The Alabama State Department of Education grades every school and district on its report card site, reportcard.alsde.edu. Choose the year, Huntsville City and the school.
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