Garden City: Schools & Education
Garden City schools: 20 public schools. Southeastern School is the largest at 835 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 9,591 students.
- ~27 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
21 K-12 schools serving the area — about 27 residents per school. 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Oneonta City, Etowah County, Oneonta City |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0100420, 0101380, 0102550 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,267 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 502 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,469 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 59.0% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Hanceville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 352-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Cullman Public Libary - Garden City Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 501 First Avenue S |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 352-4552 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35070 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 995 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown