Boaz: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in Boaz. Boaz High School is the largest at 714 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,155 students.
- ~1,202 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,202 residents per school. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Boaz City, Etowah County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,173 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 182 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,263 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 71.3% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Gadsden State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Gadsden |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 549-8200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles · Refreshed unknown
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Boaz Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 404 Thomas Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 593-8056 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35957 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2704 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown